The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 35,200
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.8 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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
186.8
187.8 in
Length
186.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
