The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)

€ 38,700
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 40,600
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
71.7
80.9
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.1
188
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.68 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CFG*
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
165 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
737 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft