The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 28,300

€ 39,400

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
1516
1820
2062
1605
1840
2067
1820 mm
Width
1840 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2067 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
2712
4771
2745
4815
4771 mm
Length
4815 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
1507 kg
Kerb Weight
1676 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.08 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B7
Generation
B6
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
350 NM
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
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12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
12.56 kg/bhp
11.32 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
713 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
603 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
559 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1848 L