The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 39,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.27 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
148 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
837 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
837 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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