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Fiat Scudo vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or VW Passat?

Fiat Scudo vs VW Passat: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Scudo is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 217 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is barely lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers a bit more boot space – 800 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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Reviews Fiat Scudo

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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