The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)

€ 50,700
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 3.6R
€ 34,800
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 50,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 3.6R is 0.2 inches longer and 2.2 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
71.7
80.9
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
108.1
188
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
106.7
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3547 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.35 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)

General

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EZ36
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.7 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
25.7 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
836 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
836 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
107 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft