Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 13 200 | |
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