Both the Xpress DVX 195 2012 and the Xpress DVX165 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Xpress DVX 195 2012 at 19,5 ft versus Xpress DVX165 2009 at 16,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress DVX 195 2012 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs - 613 lbs more than the Xpress DVX165 2009 at 1 060 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Xpress DVX 195 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Xpress DVX165 2009's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress DVX 195 2012 carries 30 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Xpress DVX165 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress DVX 195 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress DVX165 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress DVX 195 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress DVX 195 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress DVX165 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.