The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 50,700

€ 33,600

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer and 8.9 cm taller.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
1605
1820
2055
1516
1820
2062
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
2712
4771
4775 mm
Length
4771 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1648 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.02 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3630 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
320 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
6.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.94 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
6.5 kg/bhp
11.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
404 mi
Range
821 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
821 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
592 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L