The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 50,700
€ 33,800
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
106.8
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.57 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
EZ36
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
404 mi
Range
702 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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
