The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 44,200

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
59.3
70.1
80.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
59.3 in
Height
58.1 in
108.3
186.2
109.7
187.7
186.2 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.81 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EJ20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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