The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 38,200
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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 2.5i ecomatic is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
60.4
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
70.1
80.9
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
108.3
188
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.77 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
EJ25
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
21.18 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg  ( 16 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
16 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
15 mpg
city
20.6 lb
27 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
347 mi
Range
303 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
347 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
163.7 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).
31.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
163.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft