The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.75 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
754 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data