The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 44,300
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.3
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.3 in
Height
57.3 in
108.3
186.8
109.9
187.7
186.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.8 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
34 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
1827 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
