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Dodge Aries Coupe
Dodge
Aries Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1989
Petrol
4 variants 85 – 101 hp
Power85 – 101 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.0 s
Top speed153 – 167 km/h
Torque151 – 180 Nm
Engine2.2 – 2.6 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,055 – 1,145 kg
Audi Coupe
Audi
Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1988
Petrol
9 variants 90 – 136 hp
Power90 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 – 11.0 s
Top speed172 – 203 km/h
Torque137 – 186 Nm
Engine1.8 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy8.3 – 10.8 L/100 km
DriveFWD · AWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight980 – 1,208 kg
De Tomaso Pantera GT5
De Tomaso
Pantera GT5
Coupé
1980 – 1985
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
BMW 6 Series Coupe
BMW
6 Series Coupe
Coupé
1978 – 1989
Petrol
1 variant 218 hp
Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed225 km/h
Torque304 Nm
Engine3.5 L6 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,501 kg
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow Coupe
Coupé
1977 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant
Power—
0–100 km/h12.0 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque—
Engine6.8 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDAutomatic
Weight2,118 kg
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Coupé
1977 – 1985
Petrol
6 variants 110 – 185 hp
Power110 – 185 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 200 km/h
Torque185 – 240 Nm
Engine2.3 – 2.7 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,375 – 1,460 kg
BMW 3 Series Coupe
BMW
3 Series Coupe
Coupé
1975 – 1983
Petrol
12 variants 75 – 143 hp
Power75 – 143 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s
Top speed154 – 190 km/h
Torque110 – 190 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.3 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,010 – 1,155 kg
Puma GTB
Puma
GTB
Coupé
1974 – 1987
Petrol
1 variant 171 hp
Power171 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque318 Nm
Engine4.1 L6 cyl
Fuel economy14.5 L/100 km
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,215 kg
Lancia Beta Coupe
Lancia
Beta Coupe
Coupé
1973 – 1984
Petrol
7 variants 87 – 122 hp
Power87 – 122 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.0 s
Top speed166 – 200 km/h
Torque122 – 175 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.0 L4 cyl
Fuel economy8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight1,000 – 1,120 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1969 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant 304 hp
Power304 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed200 km/h
Torque488 Nm
Engine5.4 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,402 kg
Reliant Scimitar GTE
Reliant
Scimitar GTE
Coupé
1968 – 1986
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
Isuzu 117 Coupe
Isuzu
117 Coupe
Coupé
1968 – 1981
DieselPetrol
13 variants 73 – 135 hp
Power73 – 135 hp
0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed130 – 200 km/h
Torque139 – 167 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.2 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,050 – 1,185 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1967 – 1982
Petrol
2 variants 304 – 429 hp
Power304 – 429 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque488 – 635 Nm
Engine5.4 – 7.0 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,450 – 1,460 kg
Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
Petrol
8 variants 60 – 139 hp
Power60 – 139 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 14.8 s
Top speed156 – 208 km/h
Torque93 – 160 Nm
Engine1.3 – 1.8 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight830 – 950 kg
Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
3 Doors · Hatchback
1981 – 1994
DieselPetrol
5 variants 39 – 75 hp
Power39 – 75 hp
0–100 km/h11.5 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 167 km/h
Torque74 – 104 Nm
Engine1.0 – 1.3 L4 cyl
Fuel economy5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight695 – 779 kg
Volkswagen Passat Hatchback
Volkswagen
Passat Hatchback
Hatchback
1981 – 1987
DieselPetrol
10 variants 54 – 136 hp
Power54 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed143 – 197 km/h
Torque100 – 184 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight965 – 1,096 kg
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen
Passat
1981 – 1988
DieselPetrol
9 variants 54 – 116 hp
Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed140 – 184 km/h
Torque100 – 165 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.0 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight940 – 1,074 kg
Renault 9
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
DieselPetrol
6 variants 48 – 82 hp
Power48 – 82 hp
0–100 km/h12.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed138 – 171 km/h
Torque80 – 136 Nm
Engine1.1 – 1.7 L4 cyl
Fuel economy0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight820 – 915 kg
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Volkswagen Passat 1981 – 1987
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Volkswagen Passat Hatchback

1981 – 1987 Hatchback Germany
Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 2 / 3
Body styleHatchback
Production1981 – 1987
Variants9
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Passat 1981 – 1988
Variant · Estate / wagon 1981 – 1988

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed143 – 197 km/h
Fuel economy6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Previous generationPassat 3 Doors · 1973 – 1981

Similar cars

Ford Escort 3 Doors1980 – 1986 up to132 hp Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors1982 – 1991 up to141 hp Honda Civic 3 Doors1983 – 1987 up to150 hp Opel Kadett 3 Doors1984 – 1991 up to150 hp Fiat Uno 3 Doors1983 – 1989 up to105 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L D 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 54 hp 20.3 s 143 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 16.8 s 152 4-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (69 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 69 hp 15.6 s 157 5-speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 72 hp 14.1 s 162 4-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 75 hp 13.6 s 164 4-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 90 hp 11.5 s 173 5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 116 hp 10.5 s 188 5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
2.2 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 116 hp 10.6 s 191 5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (136 HP)
2.2 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 136 hp 9.5 s 197 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM100 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
88.9 mph (143 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
20.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2182.6 lbs (990 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3307 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1297 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM100 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2127.5 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3130.5 lbs (1420 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
51 KW @ 4500 RPM69 HP @ 4500 RPM68 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
98 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM133 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2273 lbs (1031 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
53 KW @ 5200 RPM72 HP @ 5200 RPM71 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
89 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM120 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2187 lbs (992 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3218.8 lbs (1460 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM125 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2167.1 lbs (983 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3218.8 lbs (1460 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM145 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2159 lbs (979 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3219 lbs (1460 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM165 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70SR13

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2376.6 lbs (1078 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2226 cm3 (136 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5500 RPM116 HP @ 5500 RPM114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118.8 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2374.4 lbs (1077 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2226 cm3 (136 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 5700 RPM136 HP @ 5700 RPM134 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 3550 RPM184 Nm @ 3550 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122.4 mph (197 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2416.3 lbs (1096 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
Length4,420 mm
Width1,709 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mm
Curb weight965 – 1,096 kg
Torque100 – 184 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.

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