The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 33,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 2.0D is 1.9 cm longer and 8.9 cm taller.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1605
1820
2055
1516
1820
2062
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4790
2712
4771
4790 mm
Length
4771 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1594 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.1 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
350 NM
350 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
11.11 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
48 mpg
60 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
685 mi
Range
925 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
925 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
586 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L



















