The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (19 - 20)
€ 38,700

€ 43,000

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.2
71.4
79.4
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
63.2 in
Height
57.2 in
108.1
188
105.5
184.6
188 in
Length
184.6 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4623 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.69 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
BM/BR
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
481 mi
Range
657 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
107 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft











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