The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
€ 39,400

€ 40,600

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.84 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
B6
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
737 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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