The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 27,500
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.6
71.7
81.2
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.3 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.93 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
734 mi
Range
1061 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
