The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 39,600

€ 36,900

€ 39,600
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 OPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59.7
72.1
82
63.2
72.4
81.4
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
187.9
108.1
189.8
187.9 in
Length
189.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.4 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
187 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 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 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
18.51 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
641 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
641 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft