The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 36,000
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.85 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
454 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
