The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,200
€ 43,000
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
109.7
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3699 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.43 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
125 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.78 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
19.78 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
470 mi
Range
789 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
789 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
107 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
