The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 33,100
€ 32,000
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
38 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
505 mi
Range
894 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
