Subaru Liberty (2008 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Passat R (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Subaru Liberty uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,439 kg against 1,689 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Liberty
2008 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Passat R
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2015 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 173 – 265 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 10.3 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.3 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,708 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,439 – 1,562 kg | 1,689 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.