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Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)

Volkswagen Passat Variant · 1974 - 1981 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) produces 54 hp and 88 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 18.0 seconds and reaches 148 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.6 l/100 km, equal to 211 g CO2 per km.

Power
54 hp
Torque
88 Nm
0–100
18.0 s
Top speed
148 km/h

Engine

Power 54 hp
Power (kW) 40 kW
Torque 88 Nm
Displacement 1,272 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 148 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 18.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 211 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,440 mm
Width 1,679 mm
Height 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,550 mm
Ground clearance 180 mm
Cargo volume 745 l
Unladen weight 945 kg
Gross weight limit 1,400 kg
Tyre size 165Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) compared with 425 trims of other cars from the 1971–1977 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 54 hp 142 hp
better than 6%
Torque 88 Nm 211 Nm
better than 7%
Top speed 148 km/h 184 km/h
better than 13%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 18.0 s 12.4 s
better than 12%
Combined consumption 8.6 l/100 km 11.2 l/100 km
better than 81%
CO2 emissions 211 g/km 231 g/km
better than 64%
Cargo volume 745 l 415 l
better than 96%
Unladen weight 945 kg 1,241 kg
better than 82%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Variant

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Variant
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP) Diesel 54 hp 102 Nm 20.5 s 143 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 177 g/km
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 119 Nm 14.0 s 164 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 214 g/km
1.6L 4MT FWD (85 HP) Petrol 86 hp 127 Nm 170 km/h