The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 41,100

€ 28,300

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer and 8.9 cm taller.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1605
1820
2055
1516
1820
2062
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
2712
4771
4775 mm
Length
4771 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.4 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
229 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
9.76 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
335 mi
Range
713 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
713 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
603 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L