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Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors
1973 – 1981
3 Doors · Hatchback Germany
The Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors was in production from 1973 to 1981. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 54 to 116 hp. The lightest version weighs only 945 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.
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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1973 – 1981
Variants5
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.9 – 20.5 s
Top speed143 – 188 km/h
Fuel economy6.7 – 9.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 54 hp | 18.0 s | 148 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 54 hp | 20.5 s | 143 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 14.0 s | 164 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT FWD (86 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 86 hp | — | 170 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.9L 4MT FWD (116 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 10.9 s | 188 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1272 cm3 (78 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 65 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM88 Nm @ 3400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 92 mph (148 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 18 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.1 in (1679 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2083.4 lbs (945 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 88.9 mph (143 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 20.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.1 in (1679 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5600 RPM75 HP @ 5600 RPM74 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 88 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM119 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.1 in (1679 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 63 KW @ 5600 RPM86 HP @ 5600 RPM84 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 94 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM127 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.1 in (1679 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1921 cm3 (117 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 5900 RPM116 HP @ 5900 RPM114 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 114 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM154 Nm @ 3700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.1 in (1679 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in (2550 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 219 g/km
Length4,440 mm
Width1,679 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mm
Curb weight945 – 1,050 kg
Torque88 – 154 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.
