Fiat 131 4 doors (1974 – 1978) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Volvo 343 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 85 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 160 km/h. The Fiat 131 4 doors uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Volvo 343 is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,015 kg. At 4,265 mm, the Fiat 131 4 doors is 55 mm longer than the Volvo 343. The Fiat 131 4 doors dates from 1974 – 1978, the Volvo 343 from 1976 – 1982.
| Specification |
Fiat
131 4 doors
1974 – 1978
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1978 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | 4 Doors · Sedan | — |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 85 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 147 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 26.0 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 160 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,170 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.