The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,500
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Outback 2.0D
€ 32,300
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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. The Subaru Outback 2.0D is 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower 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
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
71.7
80.9
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
108.1
188.6
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
188.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.63 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
251 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
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
22.39 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
56 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
976 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
976 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1228 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft