Fiat 131 4 doors (1974 – 1978) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1974 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 85 hp at most. The Fiat 131 4 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.8 s against 14.0 s. The Volkswagen Passat Variant has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,015 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 175 mm longer than the Fiat 131 4 doors.
| Specification |
Fiat
131 4 doors
1974 – 1978
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1974 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1978 | 1974 – 1981 |
| Body style | 4 Doors · Sedan | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 85 hp | 54 – 86 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 147 Nm | 88 – 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 26.0 s | 14.0 – 20.5 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 160 km/h | 143 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.7 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,679 – 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,379 – 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,170 kg | 945 – 980 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.