The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 31,100
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 0.7 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
188.6
106.8
187.8
188.6 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
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
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 gas turbine compressor
FB25
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
171 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
177 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
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
19.58 lb/hp
21.11 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
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
553 mi
Range
669 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
553 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 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
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
