Subaru Legacy 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 184 NM | 210 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 26 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
800 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
630 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.68 m | 4.67 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
Subaru Legacy is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 495 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1646 litres | no data | |
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 33 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`875 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | low | |
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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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