The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 39,400

€ 33,900

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.0D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
63.2
72.4
81.4
61
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
108.1
189.6
106.7
187.8
189.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.14 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
B6
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 Alltrack 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 Alltrack 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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft