The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 27,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 2.0i is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 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
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
27 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
470 mi
Range
989 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
470 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
162.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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










