The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,300

€ 39,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
60.4
70.1
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
60.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
188.6
109.7
187.9
188.6 in
Length
187.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.24 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
171 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
19.58 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
553 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
553 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft