The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 44,300

€ 36,000

€ 44,300
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 GTE is 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic.
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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
186.2
187.7 in
Length
186.2 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.85 %

General
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data