Compare 2022 Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat

Engine

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 27 MPG

Hwy: 35 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 24 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

15.1 ft³

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,489 lbs

3,369 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

28 MPG

City

27 MPG

24 MPG

Highway

35 MPG

36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

499.5 miles

444 miles

Cruising Range Highway

647.5 miles

666 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

190.6 in

193.6 in

Height

59.1 in

58.7 in

Max Width

72.4 in

72.6 in

Front Width

62.2 in

61.7 in

Rear Width

63.4 in

60.7 in

Wheelbase

108.3 in

110.4 in

Ground Clearance

5.9 in

5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.8 in

42.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

37.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.1 in

56.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.5 in

54.6 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

39.5 in

39.1 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.2 in

37.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.4 in

57 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

15.1 ft³

15.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

36.8 ft

36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/55VR17

P235/45HR18

Rear Tire

P225/55VR17

P235/45HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic

Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Slate Black, Cloth Upholstery

Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Not Available

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare 2022 Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary