The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 40,300
€ 36,600
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.85 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
171 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
19.58 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
553 mi
Range
836 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
553 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
138.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
