Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 306 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 74 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.57 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 13 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
538 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 13 000 | |
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