The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 39,800

€ 33,100

€ 39,800
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 SCR is 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
58.1
72.1
82
59.3
70.1
80.9
72.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.1 in
Height
59.3 in
109.7
187.7
108.3
186.2
187.7 in
Length
186.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.76 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.24 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
912 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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