The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 33,100

€ 37,300

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
59.3
70.1
80.9
57
71.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
59.3 in
Height
57 in
108.3
186.2
105.5
184.6
186.2 in
Length
184.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BM/BR
Generation
5E
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 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
657 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft