Compare Volkswagen Passat B6 vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Subaru Legacy BL facelift

Variants
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI Euro5
1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG
1.4 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG
1.6 FSI
1.6 FSI AT
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI DSG
1.8 TSI Tiptronic
1.9 TDI
2.0 BlueTDI
2.0 BlueTDI DSG
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI 4Motion
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 110hp
2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI AT
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG
2.0 TSI AT
3.2 FSI 4Motion
R36
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
2.0D
2.0R 150hp
2.0R 150hp AT
2.0R 165hp
2.0R 165hp AT
2.5
2.5 AT
2.5GT
2.5GT AT
3.0R
3.0R AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
433 L / 15.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.8 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson Strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Tire Size
215/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
114 mm / 4.5 in
Size | Height
1472 mm / 58.0 in
1425 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4765 mm / 187.6 in
4730 mm / 186.2 in
Size | Width
1730 mm / 68.1 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2709 mm / 106.7 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.281
0.27

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
55%
62%
48%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather mature yet sporting exterior design
  • Interesting range of H4 and H6 engine options
  • Good towing capacity
  • Powerful AWD system
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Fewer reliable engine options
  • Bad automatic transmissions

Price

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