The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,100
€ 35,200
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
695 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
