The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 38,100
€ 31,100
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic is 0.2 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EJ25
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
26 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
669 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
171.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
