The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 36,900

€ 34,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1605
1840
2067
1516
1832
2083
1840 mm
Width
1832 mm
2067 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4820
2786
4767
4820 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.45 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B6
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
173 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
235 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
235 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.2 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
511 mi
Range
720 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
720 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
108 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
559 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1848 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L