The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 45,200

€ 39,400

€ 45,200
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 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.4 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B8
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUA*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
16.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.14 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
746 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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