The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 36,000
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
70.1
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
186.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
28 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
946 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data