The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 35,800
€ 33,800
€ 35,800
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 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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.77 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
169 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
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
21.18 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
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
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
21 mpg
city
20.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
498 mi
Range
303 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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
