The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 33,800
€ 41,100
€ 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.26 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 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
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 mpg
( 15 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
15 MPGe
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.6 lb
city
15 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
26 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
303 mi
Range
335 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
