Subaru Legacy 2005 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru XV, but torque is 9 NM less than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 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 Subaru Legacy consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 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: | 150 mm (5.9 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. | |||
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: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.57 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 21 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 53 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 13 000 | |
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