The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 49,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.3
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.3 in
108.1
189.6
109.8
188.1
189.6 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
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.61 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
B6
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
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
FB25
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
684 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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