The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 38,100
€ 27,200
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.73 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
26 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
989 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
