The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.59 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data