Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 188.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 59.7 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3512 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |