The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 37,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 2.0i is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.4 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
475 mi
Range
754 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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