The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.54 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
19.64 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
45 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
836 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1237 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data