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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
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`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9600 | |
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