The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 28,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
630 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
475 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
