Volvo XC40 2017 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 99 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 Volvo XC40 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC40 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC40 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 560 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: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Volvo XC40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC40 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: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.57 m | |
| Volvo XC40 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC40 has 80 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 Volvo XC40 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 14 800 | |
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