Volkswagen Passat (1996 – 2000) vs Lancia Kappa (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The Lancia Kappa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 238 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,206 kg against 1,424 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
1996 – 2000
|
Lancia
Kappa
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 124 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 310 Nm | 185 – 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.5 s | 7.3 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 238 km/h | 193 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.5 L/100 km | 7.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,689 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,206 – 1,535 kg | 1,424 – 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.