The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 39,500

€ 38,700

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT is 0.8 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1516
1832
2083
1605
1820
2055
1832 mm
Width
1820 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
2786
4767
2745
4775
4767 mm
Length
4775 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.73 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
229 NM
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
7.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
7.14 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
641 mi
Range
481 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
641 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
526 L











1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L