The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,900
€ 36,900
€ 30,900
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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
189.8
187.7 in
Length
189.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.72 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27.75 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
894 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
