The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 35,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.7
72.1
82
63.2
71.7
80.9
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
187.7
108.1
188
187.7 in
Length
188 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
BM/BR
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.98 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
692 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
