The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 35,200

€ 29,700

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1605
1820
2055
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
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
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1443 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.09 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.52 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
470 mi
Range
719 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
719 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
577 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L