Subaru Outback 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 108 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 32 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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