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Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant vs Subaru Legacy 3 Wagon vs Subaru Impreza 2 Wagon facelift

Variants
1.8 T
1.8 T AT
1.9 TDI 100PS
1.9 TDI 100PS AT
1.9 TDI 130PS 4MOTION
1.9 TDI 130PS 5MT
1.9 TDI 130PS 6MT
1.9 TDI 130PS AT
2.0
2.3 VR5
2.3 VR5 4MOTION
2.3 VR5 AT
2.5 TDI 4MOTION
2.5 TDI 4MOTION AT
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI V6
2.8 4MOTION
2.8 4MOTION AT
4.0 W8 4MOTION
4.0 W8 4MOTION AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.5
2.5 AT
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
WRX

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
528 L / 18.6 cu-ft ~ 1646 L / 58.1 cu-ft
356 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 1266 L / 44.7 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
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
165 mm / 6.5 in
Size | Height
1515 mm / 59.6 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4682 mm / 184.3 in
4680 mm / 184.3 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1746 mm / 68.7 in
1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front
1460.0 mm / 57.5 in
1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2525 mm / 99.4 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1

Production

Availability
1998 ~ 2003
2002 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
40%
41%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
  • Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
  • Clean, classic styling
  • No bullshit
  • Elegant proportions
  • Symmetric AWD + flat-4 layout
  • New flat-6 engine
  • Improved front and rear design
  • Better proportions than the sedan
  • Subaru's signature H4 + symmetric AWD setup
Cons
  • Semi-independent suspension for FWD models
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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