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 Mini Countryman Comparison
Subaru XV
Mini Countryman
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2022 Subaru
XV
vs
2024 Mini
Countryman
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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
8.1
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 CLASSIC (BEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
$45,000 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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 | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
