The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)

€ 32,100
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
 Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
108.1
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3651 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.2 %
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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 TDI BMT
138 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26.46 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
797 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft