Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 105 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 138 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 26 200 | |
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