The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,900
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,500
 Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Outback 2.0D
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
108.1
188.6
187.8 in
Length
188.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3567 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.65 %
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMR
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
641 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
129.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1305 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