Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Subaru Outback 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 190 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 70 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 25 NM more than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 9.0 | |
|
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 4 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 920 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 2143 litres | |
|
Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 270 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 363 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 23 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Passat has
|
Subaru Outback has
| |