The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 36,900

€ 34,800
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3547 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.69 %

General
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B7
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
25.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
25.7 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
836 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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