The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 45,800

€ 39,000

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.3
72.1
82
63.2
71.7
80.9
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.3 in
Height
63.2 in
109.8
188.1
108.1
188.6
188.1 in
Length
188.6 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.84 %

General
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
20.16 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
789 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
789 mi
531 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
107 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
18.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










50.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft