The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 32,600
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.14 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
505 mi
Range
836 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
