Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.57 m | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 90 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The Subaru XV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 13 200 | |
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