The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 33,800

€ 50,700

€ 33,800
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 Variant 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.4 cm shorter and 8.9 cm lower.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1516
1820
2062
1605
1820
2055
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
2712
4771
2745
4775
4771 mm
Length
4775 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1539 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
126 kg
7.57 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3630 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
256 bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
350 NM
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
9.74 kg/bhp
6.5 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
702 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
526 L











1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L