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Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Car A
Volkswagen Passat Sedan
The Volkswagen Passat Sedan balances space and efficiency for growing families and road trips at a price that represents good value in its segment. Its petrol FWD setup offers adequate performance with a focus on everyday dependability and safety.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
Subaru Legacy Limited
Car B
Subaru Legacy Limited
An AWD 5‑seater that prioritizes safety and reliability at a sensible price, the Subaru Legacy Limited offers good value in its segment. Performance is calm rather than sporty, with efficiency that’s competitive for its class.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety175 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 67 / 62
City 41 / 50
Budget / value 68 / 67
Road trip 64 / 56
Performance 31 / 38
Cargo 32 / 23
Practical 48 / 44
Premium 29 / 23
Winter 30 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Passat Sedan · Orange = Subaru Legacy Limited

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Passat Sedan Subaru Legacy Limited
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Passat Sedan

  • Large 586 L trunk supports strollers, luggage, and road-trip gear
  • Comfortable 5-seat sedan layout suited to family use
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km to keep fuel costs in check
  • Good value in its segment at around 26,000

Subaru Legacy Limited

  • AWD traction for confident all‑weather driving
  • Five‑star safety rating
  • Solid reliability score (85)
  • Efficient for its class and good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Passat Sedan if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Passat Sedan uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Subaru Legacy Limited if…
All-wheel drive
Subaru Legacy Limited's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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