The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 50,700
€ 39,500
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
59.7
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
63.2 in
Height
59.7 in
108.1
188
109.7
187.7
188 in
Length
187.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.92 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
404 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
