The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 27,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.6
71.7
81.2
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
59.3 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
505 mi
Range
1061 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
