The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,700
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 40,800
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1605
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
1820
2055
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
2745
4775
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
2786
4767
4775 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.18 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.76 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
892 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
892 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
599 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L