Subaru Legacy 2003 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 12 HP less power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Subaru XV. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 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: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 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 |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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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`900 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 13 000 | |
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