Fiat Argenta (1981 – 1983) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1981 – 1988): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 122 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 191 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 957 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,540 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 90 mm longer than the Fiat Argenta.
| Specification |
Fiat
Argenta
1981 – 1983
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1981 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1983 | 1981 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 122 hp | 54 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 172 Nm | 100 – 184 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 19.2 s | 9.7 – 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 175 km/h | 140 – 191 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 10.6 L/100 km | 6.3 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm | 4,540 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,558 – 2,560 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,285 kg | 957 – 1,228 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.