The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)

€ 33,800
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 50,700
 Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) Subaru Outback 3.6R
€ 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 EcoFuel is 0.4 cm shorter and 8.9 cm lower.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1605
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
1820
2055
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
2745
4775
4771 mm
Length
4775 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1647 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.08 %
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)

General

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3630 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
256 bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
350 NM
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Performance

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R

▶ REPLAY
11.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.13 kg/bhp
6.5 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
9.3 kg
city
20 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
38 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
303 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
526 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L