Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 33 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 93 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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