The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 28,500

€ 38,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
59.4
71.7
81.2
60.4
70.1
80.9
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.4 in
Height
60.4 in
106.8
187.8
108.3
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.4 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
62 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
347 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
347 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
163.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
163.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft