Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Subaru Outback 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 45 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.3 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 345 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) | |
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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