Subaru XV 2016 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Subaru XV consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru XV is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9600 | |
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