The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 36,200
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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
188.6
109.7
187.7
188.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.75 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
684 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
