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Volkswagen Passat
1981 – 1988
Germany
Volkswagen built the Passat from 1981 to 1988. Nine variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 54 to 116 hp. The lightest version weighs only 940 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as hatchback and estate.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1981 – 1988
Variants9
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed140 – 184 km/h
Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6d 4MT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 54 hp | 20.3 s | 140 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 16.8 s | 148 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (69 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 69 hp | 15.6 s | 154 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 72 hp | 14.1 s | 158 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 13.6 s | 160 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 11.8 s | 169 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 11.5 s | 169 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.2L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 115 hp | 10.8 s | 182 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 10.5 s | 184 | 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
- 87 mph (140 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2125.3 lbs (964 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 169 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
- 92 mph (148 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3130.6 lbs (1420 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 178 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
- 95.7 mph (154 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2220 lbs (1007 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 164 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
- 98.2 mph (158 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2131.9 lbs (967 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 202 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
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99.4 mph (160 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2109.8 lbs (957 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 200 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 101 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM137 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph (169 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2085.6 lbs (946 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 178 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
- 105 mph (169 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2085.6 lbs (946 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 178 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 1994 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 5400 RPM115 HP @ 5400 RPM113 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
- 113.1 mph (182 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2367.8 lbs (1074 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 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
- 114.3 mph (184 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
- 178.3 in (4529 mm)
- Width
- 67.3 in (1709 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.5/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2299.4 lbs (1043 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 197 g/km
Length4,529 mm
Width1,709 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mm
Curb weight940 – 1,074 kg
Torque100 – 165 Nm
Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.
