The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 51,700
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
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
4773
4775 mm
Length
4773 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.55 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
268 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
350 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.52 kg/bhp
6.27 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
470 mi
Range
578 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
578 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L



















