Volkswagen Passat Variant

1981 – 1988 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

Volkswagen built the Passat Variant from 1981 to 1988. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 54 to 136 hp. The lightest version weighs only 957 kg. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Against its predecessor (1974 – 1981), peak power rose from 86 to 136 hp. It was also available as a hatchback.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production1981 – 1988

Variants10

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

3 Doors · Hatchback 1973 – 1981

Passat 1981 – 1988

Hatchback 1981 – 1987

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 136 hp

0–100 km/h9.7 – 21.1 s

Top speed140 – 191 km/h

Fuel economy6.3 – 11.2 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive · Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L D 4MT AWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	54 hp	21.1 s	140	4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	17.5 s	148	4-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT AWD (69 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	16.2 s	152	5-speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	72 hp	14.7 s	158	4-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.2 s	160	4-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.3 s	169	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.0 s	169	5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.2 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.9 s	182	5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT AWD (120 HP) 2.2 L · 5 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	10.7 s	184	5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (136 HP) 2.2 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	9.7 s	191	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 @ 2800 RPM100 Nm @ 2800 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): 21.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2187 lbs (992 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 177 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): 17.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2109.8 lbs (957 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

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: 94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 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): 14.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2195.8 lbs (996 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 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
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2220 lbs (1007 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 214 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM137 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.01 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2200.21 lbs (998 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351.02 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27.03 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207 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): 12 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2200.2 lbs (998 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 181 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
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2526.5 lbs (1146 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 250 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2226 cm3 (136 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM170 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint 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): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2707.3 lbs (1228 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 266 g/km

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: 118.7 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 54.33 in (1380 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.51/55.9 in (1,410/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.39 in (2550 mm)
Cargo Volume: 26.3 cuFT (745 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2449.3 lbs (1111 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 219 g/km

Length4,540 mm

Width1,700 mm

Height1,380 mm

Wheelbase2,550 mm

Curb weight957 – 1,228 kg

Torque100 – 184 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.