The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 31,400

€ 35,500

€ 31,400
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 Variant 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.9 cm shorter and 8.9 cm lower.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
1516
1820
2062
1605
1820
2055
1820 mm
Width
1820 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1516 mm
Height
1605 mm
2712
4771
2745
4790
4771 mm
Length
4790 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.22 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
350 NM
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
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11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
11.78 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
925 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
526 L











1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L