The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 33,500

€ 30,200

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
23.46 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
946 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
708 mi
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft