Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 690 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 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: | 2`090 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`592 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 508 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 15 200 | |
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