The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 47,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.5 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
562 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
