The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 37,800
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188.6
106.8
187.8
188.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.5 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
685 mi
Range
741 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
117.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
