The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,100
€ 43,200
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.9
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
108.3
186.2
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 3.6 V6
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.85 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
505 mi
Range
454 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
