The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 38,100
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
€ 33,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

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 2.0 BlueTDI
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
71.7
80.9
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
108.1
188
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.73 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft