The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 39,400
€ 34,800
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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
187.9
189.6 in
Length
187.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.29 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
746 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
