The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 36,500

€ 32,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 Subaru Outback 2.0D is 0.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
1605
1820
2055
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
2786
4773
4775 mm
Length
4773 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.94 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
350 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
11.11 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
48 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
685 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
746 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L