The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 50,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 2.2 inches lower.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
61
71.7
81.2
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
61 in
Height
63.2 in
106.7
187.8
108.1
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.5 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
565 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
