The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 34,500
€ 36,900
€ 34,500
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 2.0 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.7
71.7
81.2
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
106.8
187.8
108.1
189.8
187.8 in
Length
189.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B7
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 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
16.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
16.6 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
604 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
604 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
