The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 38,100
€ 28,300
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 BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.02 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 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 ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 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 ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27.68 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
713 mi
Range
332 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
332 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 BMT
115.6 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1329 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
