The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 39,400
 Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Outback 2.0D
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 SCR BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
72.4
81.4
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
59.1 in
Height
63.2 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (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 SCR BlueMotion
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.2 %
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
118 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 SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
28.12 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
965 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft