The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 41,100

€ 33,400

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1605
1820
2055
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
2786
4767
4775 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.35 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
229 NM
340 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
9.76 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
25 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
335 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
954 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L