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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Subaru Outback specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2010 2017  
Model Volkswagen Passat Subaru Outback  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 108.1 in -1.4 in
Length 188.0 in 189.6 in -1.6 in
Width 71.7 in 72.4 in -0.7 in
Height 59.7 in 66.1 in -6.4 in
Curb Weight 3512 lb. 3810 lb. -298 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 40.8 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 58.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.9 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.9 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 57.3 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 38.1 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.8 ft3 35.5 ft3 0.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.7 ft3 73.3 ft3 -11.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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