Subaru Legacy 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Legacy is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Legacy is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Passat also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 - 260 HP | 120 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 - 376 NM | 250 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.6 - 11.3 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Passat are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Legacy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 8.7 | 1.2 - 7.0 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`121 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 22 200 | |
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