The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 50,700
€ 49,500
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Outback 3.6R is 0.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm taller than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1605
1820
2055
1516
1832
2083
1820 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1605 mm
Height
1516 mm
2745
4775
2786
4767
4775 mm
Length
4767 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2310 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.03 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
BM/BR
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EZ36
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3630 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
500 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.32 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
6.5 kg/bhp
7.32 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
404 mi
Range
720 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
720 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L
















