Audi Coupe (1981 – 1988) vs Volkswagen Passat Hatchback (1981 – 1987): specs compared
Both offer around 136 hp at most. The Audi Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 197 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat Hatchback uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. At 4,496 mm, the Audi Coupe is 76 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat Hatchback.
| Specification |
Audi
Coupe
1981 – 1988
|
Volkswagen
Passat Hatchback
1981 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1988 | 1981 – 1987 |
| Body style | Coupé | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 136 hp | 54 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 186 Nm | 100 – 184 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 11.0 s | 9.5 – 20.3 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 203 km/h | 143 – 197 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,496 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,535 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,208 kg | 965 – 1,096 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.