Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 105 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.4 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 | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 1060 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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 138 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 25 000 | 13 400 | |
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