The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 32,600

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.6
109.7
187.7
189.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.75 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B6
Generation
B8
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
719 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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