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Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant vs Subaru Legacy 5 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
2.0d
2.0d sport
2.0 CVT
2.5 GT
2.5 CVT
2.5 sport CVT
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
WRX

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
526 L / 18.6 cu-ft ~ 1660 L / 58.6 cu-ft
356 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 1266 L / 44.7 cu-ft
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1535 mm / 60.4 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4682 mm / 184.3 in
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1746 mm / 68.7 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front
1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase
2750 mm / 108.3 in
2525 mm / 99.4 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 3

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2014
2002 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
59%
41%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
  • Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
  • Clean, classic styling
  • No bullshit
  • Very elegant, clean design
  • Great flat engines, including a larger 3.6L H6
  • Manual transmissions still available
  • Symmetric AWD system
  • Improved front and rear design
  • Better proportions than the sedan
  • Subaru's signature H4 + symmetric AWD setup
Cons
  • Semi-independent suspension for FWD models
  • Still uses MacPherson strut front suspension
  • H6 engine stuck with 5-speed auto
  • CVT
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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