The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 35,200

€ 23,800

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.2
69.8
77.6
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.2 in
Height
57.2 in
108.1
188
104
183.7
188 in
Length
183.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
470 mi
Range
588 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft