The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 34,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
71.7
81.2
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
106.8
187.8
108.1
189.6
187.8 in
Length
189.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3554 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.13 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B7
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
669 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
665 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
