The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,700

€ 48,600

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Outback 2.5i is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.3
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.3 in
108.1
188
109.8
188.1
188 in
Length
188.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.35 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EJ25
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
481 mi
Range
684 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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