The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13)
€ 34,900

€ 36,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
72.1
82
63.2
71.7
80.9
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
187.7
108.1
188
187.7 in
Length
188 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.66 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
719 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft