Outback vs Passat

[stevet180]

Okay it's come down to these 2 cars, either a 1.4Tsi Passat in GT trim or an Outback SE.
Save me from the teutonic blandness that is the Passat and give me some excellent reasons to go for the Outback.
So far I've got
+ Reliability
+ AWD
+ Ergonomics
+ looks (yes really)

- MPG (big one)
- Service costs
- Parts (e.g. tyres - replace all at once?)
- Bodywork and chassis more susceptible to rust

Please help sway the decision as heart says Outbck but head says Passat.