The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 35,200
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 34,000
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 Subaru Outback 2.5i is 0.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1605
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
1820
2055
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
2745
4775
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
2786
4767
4775 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.1 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.52 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
720 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
720 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
108 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L