The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 33,800
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 41,100
 Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.4 cm shorter and 8.9 cm lower.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1605
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
1820
2055
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
2745
4775
4771 mm
Length
4775 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
1647 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.25 %
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
229 NM
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic

Performance

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
11.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.13 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg  ( 18 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
18 MPGe
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
9.3 kg
city
18 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
31 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
303 mi
Range
335 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
169.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
526 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L