The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
1000 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data