Subaru Dias Wagon: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Subaru Dias Wagon choice comes down to two distinct generations and three powertrain priorities. The first-generation Minivan, produced from September 2009 through October 2017, offers 0.7 AT and 0.7 MT versions with either 48 hp or 58 hp, plus RWD or AWD.
The Subaru Dias Wagon choice comes down to two distinct generations and three powertrain priorities. The first-generation Minivan, produced from September 2009 through October 2017, offers 0.7 AT and 0.7 MT versions with either 48 hp or 58 hp, plus RWD or AWD. The second-generation Minivan, produced from November 2017 through February 2020, simplifies the range to a turbocharged 64 hp 0.7 AT with either RWD or AWD. Choose the 48 hp first-generation version for the least powerful configuration, the 58 hp version for 10 hp and 16 Nm more, or the second-generation 64 hp model for the strongest output and torque in the data. Prices, sale listings, reliability records, and repair problems are not provided, so they cannot be used to recommend a version.
Subaru Dias Wagon generations compared
The first-generation Subaru Dias Wagon was available from September 2009 through October 2017 as a Minivan with eight listed versions. These combine the exact version names 0.7 AT and 0.7 MT with 48 hp or 58 hp, RWD or AWD, and front-transverse or rear engine placement. The naturally aspirated 48 hp engine produces 58 Nm, while the compressor-equipped 58 hp engine develops 74 Nm. Automatic versions use a 3-speed Automatic gearbox; manual versions have a 5-speed Manual gearbox.
The second-generation Subaru Dias Wagon ran from November 2017 through February 2020. It remained a Minivan but reduced the range to two listed versions: a 64 hp 0.7 AT with RWD and a 64 hp 0.7 AT with AWD. Both employ a 4-speed Automatic gearbox and a front-transverse turbocharged engine. Compared with the strongest first-generation versions, the second generation adds 6 hp and 17 Nm, replaces the compressor with a turbo, and adds one forward gear to the Automatic transmission.
Subaru Dias Wagon engine and specs
Repeated names are distinguished below by generation, power, gearbox, and drive.
| Generation and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 0.7 AT, 48 hp | 48 hp (35 kW) at 6400 rpm | 58 Nm at 3200 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 48 hp | 48 hp (35 kW) at 6400 rpm | 58 Nm at 3200 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 48 hp | 48 hp (35 kW) at 6400 rpm | 58 Nm at 3200 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 48 hp | 48 hp (35 kW) at 6400 rpm | 58 Nm at 3200 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 58 hp | 58 hp (43 kW) at 6000 rpm | 74 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | Compressor | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 58 hp | 58 hp (43 kW) at 6000 rpm | 74 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | Compressor | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 58 hp | 58 hp (43 kW) at 6000 rpm | 74 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | Compressor | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 58 hp | 58 hp (43 kW) at 6000 rpm | 74 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | Compressor | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Second generation 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp (47 kW) at 5700 rpm | 91 Nm at 2800 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline; grade not measured | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp (47 kW) at 5700 rpm | 91 Nm at 2800 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline; grade not measured | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
Every listed engine uses Distributed injection (multi-point) and has 4 valves per cylinder. The first-generation 48 hp engine has a compression ratio of 10.2 and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 56 × 66.8 mm. The 58 hp engine has an 8.9 compression ratio with the same 56 × 66.8 mm measurement. The second-generation 64 hp engine has a compression ratio of 9 and measures 63 × 70.4 mm.
Because all engines displace 658 cc, direct output comparisons are straightforward. The 48 hp engine develops about 72.9 hp per litre, the 58 hp engine about 88.1 hp per litre, and the 64 hp engine about 97.3 hp per litre. Moving from 48 hp to 58 hp raises power by about 20.8% and torque by about 27.6%. Moving from 58 hp to 64 hp adds about 10.3% more power and about 23.0% more torque. Across the full range, the 64 hp engine has 16 hp and 33 Nm more than the 48 hp engine.
Performance, mpg, and economy
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for any Subaru Dias Wagon version in the supplied data. Top speed is also not measured for every version. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured throughout the range, so no verified mpg comparison can be made.
The 64 hp second-generation 0.7 AT reaches peak power at 5700 rpm and peak torque at 2800 rpm. Against the first-generation 58 hp engine, its peak power arrives 300 rpm earlier and peak torque arrives 1200 rpm earlier. Against the first-generation 48 hp engine, peak power arrives 700 rpm earlier and peak torque 400 rpm earlier. These figures show where the measured peaks occur; they do not provide acceleration or fuel-economy results.
CO₂ output is 168 for both second-generation 0.7 AT drive variants. First-generation CO₂ output is not measured. The emissions class is not measured for any version.
Subaru Dias Wagon dimensions, weight, and ground clearance
Gross weight and wheel sizes are not measured for any generation. Every version has a 40-litre fuel tank.
First-generation ground clearance is 175 mm for all eight versions. Kerb weight ranges from 930 kg to 1010 kg:
| First-generation version | Drive | Kerb weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Gross weight | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 AT, 48 hp | AWD | 990 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 AT, 48 hp | RWD | 950 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 MT, 48 hp | AWD | 970 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 MT, 48 hp | RWD | 930 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 AT, 58 hp | AWD | 1010 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 AT, 58 hp | RWD | 970 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 MT, 58 hp | AWD | 990 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
| 0.7 MT, 58 hp | RWD | 950 kg | 175 mm | 40 L | not measured | not measured |
Within each matching first-generation engine and gearbox pair, AWD adds 40 kg over RWD. With power held constant, the 0.7 MT is 20 kg lighter than the equivalent 0.7 AT. Within identical gearbox-and-drive pairings, the 58 hp version weighs 20 kg more than the 48 hp version.
The first-generation 0.7 MT, 58 hp RWD has the best calculated weight-to-power ratio at about 16.4 kg per hp. The 0.7 MT, 58 hp AWD follows at about 17.1 kg per hp, while the 0.7 AT, 58 hp RWD and AWD return about 16.7 and 17.4 kg per hp. The 48 hp versions range from about 19.4 kg per hp for the RWD 0.7 MT to about 20.6 kg per hp for the AWD 0.7 AT.
For both second-generation 0.7 AT versions, kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, and wheel sizes are not measured. Their weight-to-power ratios therefore cannot be calculated.
Both generations use Independent, spring front suspension and Ventilated disc front brakes. The first generation also records Independent, spring rear suspension and Drum rear brakes. Rear suspension and rear brake specifications for the second generation are not measured.
Which Subaru Dias Wagon version should you buy?
Choose the first-generation 0.7 MT, 58 hp RWD if the best measured weight-to-power result is the priority. Its 950 kg kerb weight and 58 hp output equal about 16.4 kg per hp. It is 20 kg lighter than the equivalent 0.7 AT, 58 hp RWD and 60 kg lighter than the 0.7 AT, 58 hp AWD.
Choose the first-generation 0.7 MT, 58 hp AWD if you want the 58 hp compressor engine, AWD, and the 5-speed Manual gearbox. It produces 74 Nm and weighs 990 kg. The equivalent 0.7 AT, 58 hp AWD is 20 kg heavier and uses a 3-speed Automatic gearbox.
Choose a 48 hp first-generation version only when its naturally aspirated specification is the deciding factor. The 48 hp engine trails the first-generation compressor unit by 10 hp and 16 Nm. Among these versions, the 0.7 MT, 48 hp RWD is lightest at 930 kg, whereas the 0.7 AT, 48 hp AWD is heaviest at 990 kg.
Choose the second-generation 0.7 AT, 64 hp when maximum documented output matters most. Its turbocharged engine produces 64 hp and 91 Nm, making it the strongest Dias Wagon version in the supplied data. RWD and AWD have identical recorded engine output, 4-speed Automatic gearboxes, 40-litre tanks, and CO₂ values of 168. Their weights and fuel-consumption figures are not measured, so the data cannot establish which is lighter or more economical.
No evidence is supplied for asking prices, cars for sale, maintenance history, common problems, or reliability. Consequently, the figures cannot support a price premium for the second generation or determine what any extra purchase cost buys. On specification alone, it buys 6 hp, 17 Nm, an additional Automatic gear, and earlier torque delivery compared with the first-generation 58 hp 0.7 AT. A final purchase decision should therefore depend on whether you value the second generation’s stronger turbo output, the first generation’s wider gearbox choice, or the measured 40 kg weight saving of RWD over equivalent AWD configurations.