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Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 4MT FWD (85 HP)

Volkswagen Passat Variant · 1974 - 1981 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 4MT FWD (85 HP) produces 86 hp and 127 Nm.

Power
86 hp
Torque
127 Nm
0–100
—
Top speed
170 km/h

Engine

Power 86 hp
Power (kW) 63 kW
Torque 127 Nm
Displacement 1,588 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 170 km/h

Transmission

Gearbox Manual, 4 Speed
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 955 kg
Gross weight limit 1,410 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 (85 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 86 hp 142 hp
better than 26%
Torque 127 Nm 211 Nm
better than 21%
Top speed 170 km/h 184 km/h
better than 36%
Cargo volume 745 l 415 l
better than 96%
Unladen weight 955 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.

Not stated by the manufacturer: acceleration 0–100 km/h, combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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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
1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) Petrol 54 hp 88 Nm 18.0 s 148 km/h 8.6 l/100 km 211 g/km
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