The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,400
€ 40,300
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
60.4 in
106.8
187.8
108.3
188.6
187.8 in
Length
188.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
171 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
613 mi
Range
553 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
553 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
