The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13)
€ 44,400
€ 36,500
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 is 0.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
59.7
71.7
81.2
63.2
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
106.8
187.8
108.1
188
187.8 in
Length
188 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B7
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
