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Volkswagen Passat Variant

1974 – 1981 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Passat Variant is a estate built from 1974 to 1981. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 54 to 86 hp. The lightest version weighs only 945 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a hatchback.

Volkswagen Passat Variant 4 / 4
Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon
Production1974 – 1981
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

3 Doors · Hatchback 1973 – 1981
Passat 1981 – 1988
Hatchback 1981 – 1987

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 86 hp
0–100 km/h14.0 – 20.5 s
Top speed143 – 170 km/h
Fuel economy6.7 – 9.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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 (85 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 86 hp — 170 Manual, 4 Speed

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
7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume
26.3 cuFT (745 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
211 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
7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume
26.3 cuFT (745 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
177 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
66.14 in (1680 mm)
Height
54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.11/55.51 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.39 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume
26.3 cuFT (745 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
214 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
Manual, 4 Speed

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
7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume
26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Length4,440 mm
Width1,679 – 1,680 mm
Height1,379 – 1,380 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mm
Curb weight945 – 980 kg
Torque88 – 127 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.