The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 38,700
€ 33,900
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 is 0.2 inches longer and 2.2 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
63.2
71.7
80.9
61
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
108.1
188
106.7
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
