The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 36,000
€ 31,600
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
186.2 in
Length
188 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
774 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
