The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 32,400

€ 33,100

€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI is 3.9 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1470
1820
2062
1505
1780
2055
1820 mm
Width
1780 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1470 mm
Height
1505 mm
2712
4769
2750
4730
4769 mm
Length
4730 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.17 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
229 NM
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
621 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
486 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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