The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,800
€ 39,000
€ 33,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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
188.6
187.8 in
Length
188.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.42 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B7
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
FB25
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
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
702 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
