The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 39,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
148 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
470 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
470 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
162.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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