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2017 Subaru Legacy
MSRP $23,495 - $35,895
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2017 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $25,745 - $37,745
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
2.5 L/150 3.6 L/222
1.8 L/110 3.6 L/220
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
175 hp @ 5800 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
170 hp @ 4800 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
174 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission w/manual mode, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters and transmission shift lock High-Torque Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission w/manual mode, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters and transmission shift lock 6-Speed Manual -inc: flexible flywheel, fully synchronized (including reverse), hydraulically operated dry single-plate disc clutch and starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled)
6-Speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.3 - 11.9 L/100 km
10.1 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 8.3 L/100 km
7.0 - 8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 11.9 L/100 km
7.0 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
955 - 1,016 mm
973 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,080 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,476 mm
1,440 mm
Rear Head Room
940 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
993 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,450 mm
Trunk Volume
425 L
430 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
2,804 mm
Length, Overall
4,796 mm
4,874 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,839 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,501 mm
1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
150 mm
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,538 - 1,660 kg
1,480 - 1,620 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P225/50HR18
P215/55HR17 P235/40HR19 P235/45HR18 P215/60TR16
Rear Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P225/50HR18
P215/55HR17 P235/40HR19 P235/45HR18 P215/60TR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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