Subaru XV 2016 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 27 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Vitara engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.61 m | |
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Subaru XV is larger, but slightly lower. Subaru XV is 28 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru XV is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 710 litres | |
| Subaru XV has 5 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru XV (by 560 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 13 400 | |
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