The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 31,600
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Legacy 2.0D is 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
59.3
70.1
80.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.3 in
Height
58.1 in
108.3
186.8
109.7
188
186.8 in
Length
188 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.18 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
734 mi
Range
774 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
