The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,500

€ 45,200

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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. 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 SCR BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
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
108.1
188.6
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 SCR BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.18 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EE20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
641 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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