Subaru Outback 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 790 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 144 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 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: | no data | 1`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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