The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 26,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.07 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
498 mi
Range
680 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
680 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 2.5i
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
