The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 27,200
€ 35,500
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
71.7
81.2
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
106.8
187.8
108.1
188.6
187.8 in
Length
188.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.2 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
989 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
