The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 36,900
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
61
71.7
81.2
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61 in
Height
63.2 in
106.7
187.8
108.1
189.6
187.8 in
Length
189.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.51 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B7
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
