The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 34,500
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 TSI
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 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.69 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
146 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 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
470 mi
Range
604 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
