Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP)
Volkswagen Passat Variant · 1988 - 1993 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP) produces 72 hp and 125 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.3 seconds and reaches 161 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.9 l/100 km, equal to 183 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 72 hp
- Torque
- 125 Nm
- 0–100
- 16.3 s
- Top speed
- 161 km/h
Engine
| Power | 72 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 53 kW |
| Torque | 125 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,595 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 16.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 183 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,580 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm |
| Ground clearance | 109 mm |
| Cargo volume | 578 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,157 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,620 kg |
| Tyre size | 165/70Sr14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP) compared with 1,420 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 72 hp | 129 hp |
better than 14%
|
| Torque | 125 Nm | 193 Nm |
better than 20%
|
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 187 km/h |
better than 19%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 16.3 s | 11.9 s |
better than 11%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
better than 58%
|
| CO2 emissions | 183 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 60%
|
| Cargo volume | 578 l | 448 l |
better than 91%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,157 kg | 1,238 kg |
better than 55%
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP) | Diesel | 68 hp | 127 Nm | 19.4 s | 155 km/h | 6.4 l/100 km | 152 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | Petrol | 75 hp | 140 Nm | 15.8 s | 165 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 192 g/km | |
| 1.9L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) | Diesel | 75 hp | 140 Nm | 18.0 s | 160 km/h | 6.4 l/100 km | 152 g/km | |
| 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP) | Diesel | 80 hp | 155 Nm | 16.2 s | 164 km/h | 6.1 l/100 km | 159 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | 14.0 s | 173 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP) | Petrol | 107 hp | 154 Nm | 11.9 s | 184 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 185 g/km | |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | 11.5 s | 191 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | 197 g/km | |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) | Petrol | 136 hp | 180 Nm | 10.4 s | 200 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | 219 g/km | |
| 1.8L G60 5MT AWD (160 HP) | Petrol | 160 hp | 225 Nm | 9.8 s | 210 km/h | 10.0 l/100 km | 238 g/km | |
| 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) | Petrol | 174 hp | 240 Nm | 8.3 s | 218 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | 233 g/km |