Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors (1973 – 1981) vs Peugeot 504 (1973 – 1982): specs compared
The Peugeot 504 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 138 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.9 s. The Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors is 79 mm longer than the Peugeot 504.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat 3 Doors
1973 – 1981
|
Peugeot
504
1973 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1981 | 1973 – 1982 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 116 hp | 106 – 138 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 154 Nm | 172 – 207 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 20.5 s | 10.0 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 188 km/h | 179 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.2 L/100 km | 10.9 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 1,050 kg | 1,235 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

