The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 33,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.8
109.7
187.7
189.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.9 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
511 mi
Range
853 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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