Subaru Legacy 2014 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 105 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1600 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 14 800 | |
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