The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)

€ 30,900
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,600
Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18) Subaru Outback 2.0D
€ 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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
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
4696 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.88 %
Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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