Subaru Legacy 2017 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 | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 265 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1430 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 425 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: | 2`050 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`591 kg | 1`721 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 459 kg | 539 kg | |
| Subaru Legacy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 000 | 14 200 | |
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