The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 33,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
57.9
71.7
81.2
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.9 in
Height
59.3 in
106.8
187.8
108.3
186.2
187.8 in
Length
186.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
283 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
