Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line vs Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 6.1 s Runner-up: 9.8 s
Power winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 272 hp Runner-up: 182 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 690 L Runner-up: 522 L
Price winner Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring $30,895 Runner-up: $48,500

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 9.8 s).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more power (272 hp vs 182 hp).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more cargo volume (690 L vs 522 L).
  • Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring has the lower starting MSRP ($30,895 vs $48,500).
2025 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line studio car image
Volkswagen
Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line
2025 · Petrol Wagon
2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring studio car image
Subaru
Outback 2.5i Touring
2025 · Petrol Wagon
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s9.8 s
Top Speed250 km/h188 km/h
Power272 hp182 hp
Torque400 Nm239 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank56 L63 L
Efficiency7.6 L/100km7.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions173 g/km169 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,917 mm4,870 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm213 mm
Cargo690 L522 L
Curb Weight1,650 kg1,680 kg
Towing—1,600 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.3 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$48,500$30,895