Subaru Legacy 2012 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy and Subaru XV have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.76 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.57 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 31 cm longer than the Subaru XV, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 36 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 14 800 | |
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