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

€ 44,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Outback 2.5i is 6.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant GTE.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
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
4889
4820 mm
Length
4889 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
168 kg
9.55 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
173 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 bhp
215 bhp
VW Passat Variant GTE
235 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 0 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
235 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant GTE
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Variant GTE
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.2 kg/bhp
8.19 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
39 mpg
177 mpg
VW Passat Variant GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
511 mi
Range
1942 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
1942 mi
VW Passat Variant GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
559 L
Boot Capacity
483 L











1848 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1613 L