The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 33,100

€ 33,000

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.07 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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