The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,900
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 35,700
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1605
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
1840
2067
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1840 mm
Width
1832 mm
2067 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
2745
4820
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
2786
4767
4820 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1579 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2180 kg
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.82 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
B6
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB25
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
173 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
235 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
235 NM
340 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.2 kg/bhp
10.67 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
39 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
954 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
601 kg
559 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1848 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L