The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 50,700
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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. The VW Passat SportWagen GTE is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
58.1
72.1
82
63.2
71.7
80.9
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.1 in
Height
63.2 in
109.9
187.7
108.1
188
187.7 in
Length
188 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B8
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
215 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
17.79 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
138 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1827 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
1827 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
32.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
45.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
