Volkswagen Passat Variant (2005 – 2010) vs Subaru Outback (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 224 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,373 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2005 – 2010
|
Subaru
Outback
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 150 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 226 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 12.8 s | 8.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 243 km/h | 198 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 10.0 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,519 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,373 – 1,715 kg | 1,420 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.