Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP)
Volkswagen Passat Variant · 1981 - 1988 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) produces 72 hp and 120 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.7 seconds and reaches 158 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.6 l/100 km, equal to 202 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 72 hp
- Torque
- 120 Nm
- 0–100
- 14.7 s
- Top speed
- 158 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 | 158 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 202 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,540 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Cargo volume | 745 l |
| Unladen weight | 996 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,520 kg |
| Tyre size | 165Sr13 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP) compared with 832 trims of other cars from the 1978–1984 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 72 hp | 116 hp |
better than 20%
|
| Torque | 120 Nm | 180 Nm |
better than 23%
|
| Top speed | 158 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 26%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.7 s | 12.6 s |
better than 27%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.6 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
better than 49%
|
| CO2 emissions | 202 g/km | 203 g/km |
better than 40%
|
| Cargo volume | 745 l | 432 l |
better than 96%
|
| Unladen weight | 996 kg | 1,176 kg |
better than 65%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Variant
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L D 4MT AWD (54 HP) | Diesel | 54 hp | 100 Nm | 21.1 s | 140 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 177 g/km | |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | Petrol | 60 hp | 100 Nm | 17.5 s | 148 km/h | 7.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 1.6L TD 5MT AWD (69 HP) | Diesel | 69 hp | 133 Nm | 16.2 s | 152 km/h | 6.3 l/100 km | 167 g/km | |
| 1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) | Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | 14.2 s | 160 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 214 g/km | |
| 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 137 Nm | 12.3 s | 169 km/h | 8.7 l/100 km | 207 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | 12.0 s | 169 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 181 g/km | |
| 2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 165 Nm | 10.9 s | 182 km/h | 10.5 l/100 km | 250 g/km | |
| 2.2L 5MT AWD (120 HP) | Petrol | 120 hp | 170 Nm | 10.7 s | 184 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | 266 g/km | |
| 2.2L 5MT FWD (136 HP) | Petrol | 136 hp | 184 Nm | 9.7 s | 191 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | 219 g/km |