Volkswagen Passat (1996 – 2000) vs Fiat Marea Weekend (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 182 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 223 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. At 4,831 mm, the Fiat Marea Weekend is 150 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
1996 – 2000
|
Fiat
Marea Weekend
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 75 – 182 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 310 Nm | 145 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.5 s | 7.9 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 238 km/h | 165 – 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.5 L/100 km | 5.7 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,206 – 1,535 kg | 1,220 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.