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 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S Comparison
Subaru XV
Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
2022 Subaru
XV
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLA45 S
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.8
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
51L
408 to 490 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
$97,700 - $120,370
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
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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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- AMG Performance Pack (+$4,985)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,990)
- (AW21) AMG Multi-Spoke Matt Black (+$1,990)
- Wood Grain Trim (+$590)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
