The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,900
€ 40,800
€ 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 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.6
109.7
187.7
189.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.57 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
892 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
