The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 39,400
€ 44,400
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
63.2
72.4
81.4
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
189.6
106.8
187.8
189.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.47 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B6
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.97 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
39 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
611 mi
Range
454 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
611 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
125.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
