Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| 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 | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 265 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.5 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 | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.52 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 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 1780 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 68 litres). | |||
| 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`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`592 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 635 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 22 200 | |
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