Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Subaru XV 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 41 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1200 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 220 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.57 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger. Volkswagen Tiguan is 4 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1655 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 235 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.9 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: | 2`170 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 12 800 | |
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