The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 35,900

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.13 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
470 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
470 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
162.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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