The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 30,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0i is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
186.2
106.8
187.8
186.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
630 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
