Subaru Outback 2013 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | 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 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Subaru Outback) 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Subaru Outback torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Outback 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 Forester, 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: | 4.79 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.57 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 34 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 146 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Subaru Outback can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 14 800 | |
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