The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 32,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.2 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
470 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
797 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
