The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.47 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
737 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data