The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,500
€ 31,100
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D is 0.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
60.4
70.1
80.9
59.7
71.7
81.2
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
60.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
188.6
106.8
187.8
188.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.85 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
23.46 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
630 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
708 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
117.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
