The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 33,600
€ 41,100
€ 33,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3633 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.31 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
26.33 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
51 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
821 mi
Range
335 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
169.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1305 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
