The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 30,400
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.85 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
734 mi
Range
925 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
