Subaru Forester 2013 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Subaru Forester) 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." | |||
| 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: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.57 m | |
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Subaru Forester is larger. Subaru Forester is 15 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Forester is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 125 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 14 400 | |
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