Subaru Outback 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 51 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.52 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 77 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 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 (kg): | 2`040 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 4800 | |
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