The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 41,100

€ 33,900

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
63.2
71.7
80.9
61
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
108.1
188
106.7
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
21.51 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
335 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
169.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft