The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 36,900
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 53,000
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
72.4
81.4
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
108.1
189.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
189.8 in
Length
187.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.05 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
B6
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
FB25
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
695 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft