The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 35,200

€ 32,800

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Legacy 2.0D is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.3 in
Height
57.9 in
108.3
186.8
106.8
187.8
186.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EE20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
734 mi
Range
713 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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