2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 297 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Legacy | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |