The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 31,700
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 2.5i is 0.2 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.43 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BM/BR
Generation
B7
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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ25
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
470 mi
Range
279 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
