The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 34,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
72.1
82
63.2
72.4
81.4
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.7 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
187.7
108.1
189.6
187.7 in
Length
189.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3554 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.88 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B8
Generation
B6
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
*DCZ*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 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
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27.75 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
894 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
665 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft