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Subaru Outback vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or VW Passat?

Subaru Outback vs VW Passat: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Passat is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,558 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is only slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers somewhat more boot space – 690 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries barely more – 577 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Reviews Subaru Outback

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Subaru Outback
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
193 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 225 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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