The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 33,600

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.22 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
22.36 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
52 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
28 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
912 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
912 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1188 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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