Subaru Outback 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 209 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 99 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 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 750 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4.4 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 | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | 4.72 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 |
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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`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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