The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 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 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.34 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SportWagen 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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
21.51 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
15 mpg
city
46 mpg
26 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
335 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
