The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 50,700
€ 44,400
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.09 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EZ36
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
404 mi
Range
454 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
