The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 28,100

€ 33,100

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
57
69.6
77.5
59.3
70.1
80.9
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
59.3 in
101.5
180.2
108.3
186.2
180.2 in
Length
186.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.5 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1Z
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
455 mi
Range
505 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data