Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Tiguan) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru XV) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Tiguan torque is 144 NM more than Subaru XV. Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1655 litres | 1290 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 230 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`443 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 497 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Subaru XV. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 18 800 | |
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