The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 30,400

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1061 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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