The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 37,500
€ 30,200
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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
3463 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.49 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 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
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
25.09 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
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
946 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
1343 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
