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Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP)

Volkswagen Passat Hatchback · 1981 - 1987 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) produces 72 hp and 120 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.1 seconds and reaches 162 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.4 l/100 km, equal to 200 g CO2 per km.

Power
72 hp
Torque
120 Nm
0–100
14.1 s
Top speed
162 km/h

Engine

Power 72 hp
Power (kW) 53 kW
Torque 120 Nm
Displacement 1,595 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 60 l

Performance

Top speed 162 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 200 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,420 mm
Width 1,709 mm
Height 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,550 mm
Cargo volume 388 l
Unladen weight 992 kg
Gross weight limit 1,460 kg
Tyre size 165Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) compared with 832 trims of other cars from the 1978–1984 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 72 hp 116 hp
better than 20%
Torque 120 Nm 180 Nm
better than 23%
Top speed 162 km/h 178 km/h
better than 32%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.1 s 12.6 s
better than 30%
Combined consumption 8.4 l/100 km 9.1 l/100 km
better than 55%
CO2 emissions 200 g/km 203 g/km
better than 44%
Cargo volume 388 l 437 l
better than 37%
Unladen weight 992 kg 1,177 kg
better than 66%

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

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Hatchback

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Hatchback
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L D 4MT FWD (60 HP) Diesel 54 hp 100 Nm 20.3 s 143 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 100 Nm 16.8 s 152 km/h 7.0 l/100 km 166 g/km
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (69 HP) Diesel 69 hp 133 Nm 15.6 s 157 km/h 6.0 l/100 km 153 g/km
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 125 Nm 13.6 s 164 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 197 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 145 Nm 11.5 s 173 km/h 7.5 l/100 km 176 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 137 Nm 11.8 s 173 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 202 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 165 Nm 10.5 s 188 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 190 g/km
2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 165 Nm 10.6 s 191 km/h 10.3 l/100 km
2.2L 5MT FWD (136 HP) Petrol 136 hp 184 Nm 9.5 s 197 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 214 g/km