Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 24 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1646 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 33 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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