The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 37,500
€ 31,100
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
630 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
