The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 34,600

€ 37,800

€ 34,600
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 Subaru Outback 2.0D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.6
106.8
187.8
189.6 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
3554 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.44 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B6
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
124 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
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.01 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
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
665 mi
Range
741 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
665 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 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
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft