The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 36,900
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.7
72.1
82
63.2
72.4
81.4
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
187.7
108.1
189.6
187.7 in
Length
189.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.34 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
B6
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.6 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
746 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
