The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (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 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
186.2 in
Length
188 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
651 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data