The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 31,600
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
60.4
70.1
80.9
59.1
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
60.4 in
Height
59.1 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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
498 mi
Range
965 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
