Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Outback Comparison

Volkswagen Passat

Subaru Outback

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Passat

2024 Subaru

Outback

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How they stack...

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Driving the family

Long distance driving

Transporting things

Fuel Efficiency

66L

475 to 535 km

63L

460 to 567 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$48,990 - $67,790

$39,990 - $57,490

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CarExpert's Take

Josh Nevett

Marketplace Journalist

Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Huge boot
Soft, comfortable ride
Still flying the wagon flag

Misses

Lazy adaptive cruise control
Fiddly infotainment system
Fiddly indicators

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Metallic Paint (+$900)
Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)

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Reviews

8.2

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1984		2387 - 2498
Size (L)
2.0L		2.5L, 2.4L
Induction
TURBO 4		FLAT 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
162kW - 206kW		138kW - 183kW
Power RPM
4500 - 5600		5200 - 6000
Torque
350Nm		245Nm - 350Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1700		2000 - 4800
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.3 - 9.6		10.6 - 12

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Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Outback Comparison