The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 36,000

€ 34,100

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 3600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
15 mpg
city
51 mpg
28 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
357 mi
Range
917 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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