Lancia Trevi (1981 – 1985) vs Volkswagen Passat (1981 – 1988): specs compared
The Lancia Trevi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 122 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 10.5 s. The Volkswagen Passat has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,165 kg. At 4,529 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 168 mm longer than the Lancia Trevi.
| Specification |
Lancia
Trevi
1981 – 1985
|
Volkswagen
Passat
1981 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1985 | 1981 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 122 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 100 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 10.4 s | 10.5 – 20.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 140 – 184 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 L/100 km | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 kg | 940 – 1,074 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

