The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,100

€ 36,900

€ 33,100
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 Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1516
1832
2083
1605
1840
2067
1832 mm
Width
1840 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2067 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
2786
4767
2745
4815
4767 mm
Length
4815 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.18 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
B6
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2498 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
173 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
173 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
235 NM
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
12.71 kg/bhp
9.14 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
917 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
559 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1848 L