The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 34,800
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
187.8 in
Length
186.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.51 %
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMR
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

 REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data