The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 39,400

€ 33,400

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.12 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
B6
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
954 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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