The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 38,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
59.7
71.7
81.2
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
106.8
187.8
108.1
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
45 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
669 mi
Range
332 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
332 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
171.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
