The Volkswagen Passat boasts impressive performance, reaching a top speed of 163 km/h (101.28 mph) and accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 13 seconds.
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Max Speed
163 km/h 101.28 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
13 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan with a comfortable ride and decent fuel efficiency. It has a spacious interior with 5 seats and a generous cargo capacity. Its exterior dimensions are 4290 mm in length, 1615 mm in width, and 1359 mm in height.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Length
4290 mm 168.9 in.
Width
1615 mm 63.58 in.
Height
1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase
2469 mm 97.2 in.
Front Track
1341 mm 52.8 in.
Rear Track
1349 mm 53.11 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
107 mm 4.21 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car with a petrol engine, offering a fuel consumption of 11.3 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.3 l/100 km 20.82 US mpg 25 UK mpg 8.85 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg 41.54 UK mpg 14.71 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car with a 1.6L inline-4 engine producing 75 horsepower and 121 Nm of torque. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears and a front-wheel drive system. The car features a wishbone and transverse stabilizer suspension system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
121 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 89.25 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
YN
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Brakes
The Volkswagen Passat features a robust braking system with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, providing smooth and precise handling. The wheel rims are sized 5J x 13 at both the front and rear, offering a comfortable ride and stable handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5J x 13 Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Passat has a weight-to-power ratio of 12.1 kg/Hp (82.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.5 kg/Nm (133.7 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 905 kg (1995.18 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1330 kg (2932.15 lbs.). The car has a maximum load capacity of 425 kg (936.96 lbs.) and a trunk/boot space that ranges from 473 l (16.7 cu. ft.) to 1320 l (46.62 cu. ft.). The fuel tank can hold up to 45 l (11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal). The Passat can tow up to 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs.) with brakes and 450 kg (992.08 lbs.) without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.1 kg/Hp, 82.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.5 kg/Nm, 133.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
905 kg 1995.18 lbs.
Max Weight
1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max Load
425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
473 l 16.7 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1320 l 46.62 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Passat (B1)
The Passat has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The minimum turning radius of the Passat is 10.3 m or 33.79 ft.
The ground clearance of the Passat is 107 mm or 4.21 in.
The Passat can reach a maximum speed of 163 km/h (101.28 mph).
The Passat accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 13 seconds.
The text does not include detailed performance specifications beyond the mentioned maximum speed and acceleration figures.
The fuel type is Petrol (Gasoline)
The fuel consumption in urban areas is 11.3 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel consumption in extra-urban areas is 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers
The Volkswagen Passat has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.6L and 4 cylinders.
The Volkswagen Passat has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The Volkswagen Passat has a front-wheel drive system with the internal combustion engine driving the front wheels.
The Passat has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The Passat has a rack and pinion steering system.
The wheel rims are sized 5J x 13 at both the front and rear.
The fuel economy of the Passat varies by trim and engine, but it can get up to 36 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Passat has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs.
The Passat is available in several trim levels, including the S, SE, R-Line, and Autobahn.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Passat is 12.1 kg/Hp (82.9 Hp/tonne).
The Passat can tow up to 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs.) with brakes and 450 kg (992.08 lbs.) without brakes.
The fuel tank of the Passat can hold up to 45 l (11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal).
