The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 30,400
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.0i
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data