Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors (1973 – 1981) vs Fiat 132 (1972 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 116 hp at most. The Fiat 132 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 10.9 s. The Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,070 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat 3 Doors
1973 – 1981
|
Fiat
132
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1981 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 116 hp | 60 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 154 Nm | 113 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 20.5 s | 10.3 – 26.5 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 188 km/h | 135 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.2 L/100 km | 7.6 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,376 – 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,641 – 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,558 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 1,050 kg | 1,070 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.