The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 43,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.3
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.3 in
108.1
189.8
109.8
188.1
189.8 in
Length
188.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.06 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
511 mi
Range
595 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft