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Subaru XV fuel consumption

Of all Subaru XV modifications produced from 2011 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 18% higher compared to advertised consumption. Since 2012 the Subaru XV average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been less than industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersSubaru XV
2012+21%+18%
Show all years
2013+23%+18%
2014+26%+18%
2015+27%+18%
2016+28%+16%
2017+28%+18%
2018+28%+19%
2019+27%+19%
2020+27%+19%
2021+26%+19%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Subaru XV.

2017 - 2021

Subaru XV 2017 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.9 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+19%
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2017 1.6 4x4 114 HP automatic 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+17%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2019 2.0 e-Boxer 145 HP 4x4 automatic 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Subaru XV 2017 2.0 4x4 150 HP automatic 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+21%
2015 - 2018

Subaru XV 2015 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+16%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Subaru XV 2015 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Subaru XV advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2016 1.6i 114 HP 4x4 manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Subaru XV 2016 1.6i 114 HP 4x4 automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2015 2.0 4x4 150 HP automatic 33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+16%
Subaru XV 2016 2.0i 150 HP 4x4 manual 33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Subaru XV 2016 2.0d 147 HP 4x4 manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
2011 - 2016

Subaru XV 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.8 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.9 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Subaru XV 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 4% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Subaru XV with automatic transmission has nearly identical fuel consumption to the version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Subaru XV advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Subaru XV with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Subaru XV 2012 2.0i 150 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2012 1.6i 114 HP 4x4 manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+17%
Subaru XV 2012 1.6i 114 HP 4x4 automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Subaru XV 2012 2.0i 150 HP 4x4 manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+16%
Subaru XV 2012 2.0i 150 HP 4x4 automatic 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+21%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Subaru XV 2011 2.0DL 109 HP 4x4 manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Subaru XV 2011 2.0D 147 HP 4x4 manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.