Comparison
Outback 2.5i-S (2014) (Venetian Red Pearl) vs Passat Elegance (Cherry Red)
Head-to-head across 2 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  Subaru · 2014 Outback 2.5i-S (2014) Venetian Red Pearl Remove |  Volkswagen · 2026 Passat Elegance Cherry Red Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outback | Passat |
| Variant / Trim | 2.5i-S | Elegance |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Vehicle class | Crossover | Sedan |
| Model year | 2014 | 2026▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | D | D |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Japan | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Venetian Red Pearl | Cherry Red |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 2.5L Boxer DOHC | 2.0 TSI |
| Displacement | 2,498 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | NA | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 175 hp | 190 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | CVT (Lineartronic) | 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 s | 7.9 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 231 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km▲ best |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,815 mm | 4,917 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,841 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 213 mm▲ best | 135 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,568 kg | 1,550 kg |
| Boot capacity | 512 L | 690 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 66 L▲ best |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Solid disc | Disc |
| Wheel size | 18 in | 18 in |
| Tyre size | 225/60 R18 | 225/50 R18 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 7 in | 12.9 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | Wireless |
| Speakers | 6 | 8▲ best |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ADAS level | None | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 5 yr▲ best | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |