The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,900
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 40,800
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

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 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
72.4
81.4
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
108.1
189.6
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)
106.7
187.8
189.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.33 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)

General

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
B6
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB25
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
207 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

Performance

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
27 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
506 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
506 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
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).
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft