The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)

€ 36,900
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 40,600
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Subaru Outback 2.5i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
72.4
81.4
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
108.1
189.8
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
106.7
187.8
189.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.7 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
B6
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB25
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
737 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft