Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 77 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4000 | |
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