The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 38,200

€ 39,700

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic is 0.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
21.18 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
21 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
27 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
347 mi
Range
892 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
347 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
163.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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