{"id":1645,"date":"2012-04-04T11:58:16","date_gmt":"2012-04-04T11:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=1645"},"modified":"2013-03-27T11:13:05","modified_gmt":"2013-03-27T11:13:05","slug":"subaru-forester-vs-subaru-xv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/subaru-forester-vs-subaru-xv\/","title":{"rendered":"Subaru Forester Vs Subaru XV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Subaru XV<\/td>\n		VS<\/td>\n\"\"
Subaru Forester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Here’s a comparison between the all new and recently release Subaru XV (GX 4 series) and \u00a02012 Subaru Forester. Although the Forester has been one of the most popular compact car based SUVs in the country (but not may other countries) it has now been effectively replaced by the all \u00a0new model simply called the Subaru XV, which is based on the all new Imprezza.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Note that Subaru does plan to release a replacement for the Forester model but truth be told the XV is a physically and technically a much better model in 2012.<\/p>\n

Although the Forester is a pretty decent car, especially the WRX engined turbo charged range topper as a package it was not quite complete. The exterior was not quite modern the interior belonged in the 90’s yet the technology was all up to date. \u00a0The new XV addresses the short falls and it really is a decent all round compact SUV that goes well and looks and feel good to be in. Admittedly the interior is not completely updated design like say the Honda Civic but for a Subaru it does pretty good.<\/p>\n

The exterior of the Subaru XV uses all the current automotive design trends of hard lines and wheel arches. Its not a complete new design refining the prior Imprezza design lines. Looks are a personal tastes but it looks like a relative of the ugly Pontic Aztec of the 90’s. \u00a0Makes us wonder if the Aztec was so advanced in design when released all those years ago…<\/p>\n

We haven’t driven the XV yet but first impressions are very good. Interior quality and design are finally up to expected standards and there are a few electronic goods that make ownership more enjoyable. The interior is much more like Subaru’s owner Toyota which can only be a good thing compared to the rest of the current Subaru range.<\/p>\n

Up to date and up to spec finally for Subaru – pity the poor engine choice which is very ordinary but at least fuel efficient according to others. Aside from the engine the XV is so much more impressive than the Forester it is not even worth considering between the two. Forget the Forester the XV is the only choice – and worth every cent if you want a Subaru.<\/p>\n

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Subaru XV<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSubaru Forester (S3)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FB20 series engine
F4 Petrol
DOHC Boxer Engine EFI VVT
2.0 Litre (1995cc)
Claimed 110Kw @ 6200RPM
Claimed 196Nm @ 4100RPM<\/p>\n

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F4 Cylinder (EJ25)
DOHC VVT EFI Petrol (91 Octane)
2.5 Litre (2457cc)
Claimed 126Kw @ 5800RPM
Claimed 235Nm @ 4100RPM<\/p>\n

F4 Cylinder Turbo (EJ25DET)
DOHC VVT EFI Petrol
2.5 Litre (2457cc)
Claimed 169Kw @ 5200RPM
Claimed 320Nm @ 2800RPM<\/p>\n

F4 Cylinder Turbo (EE20 series)
DOHC Turbo Inter-cooled
2.0 Litre (1998cc)
Claimed 108Kw @ 3600RPM
Claimed 350Nm @ 1800RPM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Kerb weight FROM 1390Kg
Towing capacity up to 1400kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kerb weight\u00a01480 – 1525Kg
Towing capacity up to 1400kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Up to 60 litres
F4 Petrol 7.3 Lts per 100km AVG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Up to 64 litres
F4 Petrol 9.3Lts per 100km AVG (Auto)
F4 Petrol 9.3Lts per 100km AVG (Turbo)
F4 Diesel 6.0 Lts per 100km AVG (Auto)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6 speed manual or CVT Auyo
Overall Height\/width 1615\/1780
Overall Length\/wheelbase 4450\/2635
4WD system: AWD
Tyre size: 225-55-17
ANCAP Safety: x\/5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5 speed manual or 4 speed Auto
Overall height\/width 1700\/1795
Overall length\/wheelbase 4560\/2615
4WD system: AWD
Dual range gearbox on manuals only
Tyre size: 225-55-17 or 215-65-16
ANCAP Safety: 5\/5\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Angle of: (degrees)
Approach xx\u00a0Departure xx\u00a0Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0
Approach xx\u00a0Departure xx\u00a0Breakover xx
Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm
Water Fording depth xxmm Max<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a00-100kph 10.5 seconds (petrol)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0-100Kph: 7.9 secs (Turbo petrol)
0-100kph 10.4 seconds (petrol)\u00a0
0-100kph 10.4 seconds (diesel)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2012 $28,490 – 36,990 AUD
*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2012 $32,990 – 47,490 AUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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