The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 33,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.8
106.8
187.8
189.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.39 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
B6
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
