Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Subaru Outback 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 27 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 91 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Subaru Outback are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 526 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 77 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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