The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 44,300
€ 33,100
€ 44,300
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 GTE is 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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
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
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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
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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
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1827 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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
