Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Subaru Legacy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 425 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 161 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 23 400 | |
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