The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 36,900
€ 44,700
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Outback 2.5i is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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
192.5
189.6 in
Length
192.5 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.1 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
147 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
533 mi
Range
1942 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
1942 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
48 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
