The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 30,400
€ 32,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.18 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
20.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
505 mi
Range
303 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
31.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
