Subaru Legacy Touring
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Volkswagen Passat B8
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Subaru Legacy Touring
Car A
Subaru Legacy Touring
Subaru Legacy Touring offers AWD assurance, 5-star safety, and a reliability score of 84 at a price that represents good value in its segment. Acceleration and cargo room are adequate, but it isn’t aimed at enthusiasts or cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety182 hpAWD
Volkswagen Passat B8
Car B
Volkswagen Passat B8
The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.2 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 67
City 50 / 43
Budget / value 66 / 71
Road trip 56 / 64
Performance 38 / 25
Cargo 23 / 32
Practical 44 / 50
Premium 24 / 29
Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Subaru Legacy Touring · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8

Specs side-by-side

Spec Subaru Legacy Touring Volkswagen Passat B8
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Subaru Legacy Touring

  • AWD traction for varied weather and road conditions
  • 5-star safety rating for family peace of mind
  • Reliability score of 84 supports dependable ownership
  • Good value in its segment at this price point

Volkswagen Passat B8

  • 5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
  • Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
  • Strong safety and reliability ranking signals

Verdict

Pick Subaru Legacy Touring if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Subaru Legacy Touring is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Passat B8 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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