Subaru Outback 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 93 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 603 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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