7.8
2023 Subaru XV review
With a new generation on the way, the current Subaru XV makes a solid case for itself as a reliable, no-nonsense small SUV buy.
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James Wong
2022 Subaru XV vs 2024 BMW X2 Comparison
Subaru XV
BMW X2
2022 Subaru
XV
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2024 BMW
X2
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
45L - 57L
270 to 462 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
$65,100 - $89,219
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well sized and priced
- 2.0i-S ticks most feature boxes
- All-round competence
Misses
- Gruff engine on cold start, under load
- Annoying EyeSight beeps and bongs
- Small boot
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 103kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
