The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 45,300
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i is 0.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
60.4
70.1
80.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
60.4 in
Height
58.1 in
108.3
188
109.9
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
21 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
498 mi
Range
1827 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
