Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 70 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 610 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`260 | 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 (€): | 19 600 | 14 800 | |
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