The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,100
€ 39,500
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
109.7
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
