The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
€ 44,300

€ 35,200

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 GTE is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
57.3
72.1
82
59.3
70.1
80.9
72.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.3 in
Height
59.3 in
109.9
187.7
108.3
186.8
187.7 in
Length
186.8 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.8 %

General
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1827 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data