The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 28,500
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 2.0D is 0.2 inches longer and 3.8 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.4
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.4 in
108.1
188
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.96 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
685 mi
Range
1012 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
