The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 50,700
€ 39,600
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Outback 3.6R is 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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
187.9
188 in
Length
187.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.69 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 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 OPF
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 OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
