The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 32,600

€ 36,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.14 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
131 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 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
836 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
107 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 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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