The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 37,500
€ 33,800
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
EE20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
( 42 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Subaru Outback 2.0D
42 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
20.6 lb
42 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
641 mi
Range
303 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
31.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
