The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 39,000

€ 37,300

€ 39,000
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 2.3 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1605
1820
2055
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4790
2786
4767
4790 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
171 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
235 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.42 kg/bhp
8.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
37 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
954 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L