Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors (1973 – 1981) vs Lancia Beta (1975 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 116 hp at most. The Lancia Beta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 10.9 s. The Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors is 119 mm longer than the Lancia Beta. The Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors dates from 1973 – 1981, the Lancia Beta from 1975 – 1982.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat 3 Doors
1973 – 1981
|
Lancia
Beta
1975 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1981 | 1975 – 1982 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 116 hp | 100 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 154 Nm | 134 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 20.5 s | 10.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 188 km/h | 170 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.2 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 1,050 kg | 1,145 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.