The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 39,400
€ 33,800
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.17 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
