The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,700
€ 37,300
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
109.7
187.9
188 in
Length
187.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
481 mi
Range
894 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
