The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,700

€ 35,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
70.1
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
60.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
188
109.7
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.79 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
27 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
470 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
470 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
162.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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