The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,600

€ 51,700

€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.6
109.7
187.9
189.6 in
Length
187.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3554 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.05 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
268 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.82 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.01 lb/hp
13.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
665 mi
Range
578 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
665 mi
578 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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