Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2012–2023

Subaru XV

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Subaru XV. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 6.5 L/100km: 43 mpg UK, 36 mpg US.

Subaru XV in grey
Fuel use
6.5 L/100km
2023 official
UK mpg
43 mpg
US mpg
36 mpg
On a full tank
969 km
63 L tank

What a XV costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.11 per 100 km$2,102
Australia$2.41/L petrol$15.67 per 100 km$1,739
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.24 per 100 miles£1,277
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.03 per 100 miles$1,624

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Second generation (GT), 2021

Specs for the 2021 Subaru XV 2.0i AWD (petrol, Australian-market base variant); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
Second generation (GT)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,665 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Turning circle
10.8 m
Kerb weight
1,418 kg
Boot
310 L
Boot, seats folded
765 L
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg
Towing (unbraked)
650 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol boxer
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
196 Nm
Gearbox
CVT (Lineartronic)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
CO₂
159 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes
ISOFIX points
2

Ownership

Service every
12,500 km
Service every
12 months
Tyres
225/60 R17

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Second generation (G5X), 2020

Specs for the 2020 Subaru XV 2.0i (petrol, Australian MY20; CVT AWD); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
Second generation (G5X)
Built in
Japan
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,665 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Turning circle
10.8 m
Kerb weight
1,422 kg
Boot
310 L
Boot, seats folded
765 L
Towing (braked)
1,400 kg
Towing (unbraked)
650 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
196 Nm
Gearbox
Lineartronic CVT
0–100 km/h
10.4 s
Top speed
194 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
CO₂
159 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

GT (XV e-Boxer), 2019–2023

Specs for the XV 2.0 e-Boxer hybrid; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
GT (XV e-Boxer)
Built
2019-2023
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,600 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder boxer petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
110 kW
Torque
194 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
48 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

GT (XV, 2nd generation), 2018–2023

Specs for the 2.0i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
GT (XV, 2nd generation)
Built
2018-2023
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Wheelbase
2,665 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Kerb weight
1,420 kg
Boot
310 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
196 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

GP (XV, 1st generation), 2012–2017

Specs for the 2.0i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
GP (XV, 1st generation)
Built
2012-2017
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,450 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,570 mm
Wheelbase
2,635 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Kerb weight
1,405 kg
Boot
310 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
110 kW
Torque
196 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2012
Airbags
7

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2023Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2022Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2022Hybrid6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2021Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2021Hybrid6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2020Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2020Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2019Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2019Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2018Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2018Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2017Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2017Hybrid5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2016Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Hybrid4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2015Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2015Hybrid5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2014Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2014Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2013Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2013Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2012Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2012Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—

Subaru XV questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru XV?

The 2023 Subaru XV uses 6.5 L/100km by its official figures: 43 mpg in UK gallons and 36 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Subaru XV cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,102 in New Zealand, $1,739 in Australia, £1,277 in United Kingdom, $1,624 in United States.

How far does a Subaru XV go on a full tank?

About 969 km (602 miles) from its 63 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Subaru XV tow?

1,400 kg braked, for the 2021 Subaru XV 2.0i AWD (petrol, Australian-market base variant).

How big is the Subaru XV's boot?

310 L, for the 2021 Subaru XV 2.0i AWD (petrol, Australian-market base variant).

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