Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1985–1996 vs 1988–1993 · Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm, Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Croma I (Type 154) 500 l, Passat B3 (35i) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Croma I (Type 154) 6.2 l/100 km, Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: Croma I (Type 154) 55–119 kW, Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma I (Type 154) 19 items (S), Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996 · 12 engines · S, SX, Turbo, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996no listings	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,495 mm–4,520 mm	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,760 mm	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,433 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,660 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,370 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1996	Production years1988–1993
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–119 kW (75–162 hp)	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 Turbo D i.d.	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 Turbo i.e.	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsS · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · S	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Fiat Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 640 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Fiat Croma I (Type 154) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 Turbo D i.d.); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Fiat Croma I (Type 154) makes 119 kW (162 hp) (2.5 V6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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