The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 41,100
€ 37,800
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.57 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
21.51 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
335 mi
Range
741 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
