The car is a hatchback with a spacious interior and a comfortable ride. It offers ample cargo space and a powerful engine. Its dimensions are suitable for city driving and highway travel.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4435 mm 174.61 in.
Width
1685 mm 66.34 in.
Height
1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase
2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car that runs on petrol (gasoline).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel drive sedan powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine, producing 85 horsepower and 127 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and a McPherson strut front suspension. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.2 and uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
53.5 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
YP
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
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
2.84 l 3 US qt | 2.5 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 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
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly sedan with front disc and rear drum brakes, a conventional steering system, and 13-inch wheels. The tires are relatively small, suggesting a focus on fuel efficiency rather than performance.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
13
Weight & Capacity
The Passat has a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/HP (91.4 HP/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.3 kg/Nm (136.6 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 930 kg (2050.3 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1350 kg (2976.24 lbs.), with a maximum load capacity of 420 kg (925.94 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 480 l (16.95 cu. ft.) to 1542 l (54.46 cu. ft.), and it has a fuel tank capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.9 kg/Hp, 91.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
930 kg 2050.3 lbs.
Max Weight
1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
480 l 16.95 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1542 l 54.46 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Passat (B2)
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12.8 seconds
170 km/h (105.63 mph)
No, it's more suitable for daily driving.
The Passat runs on petrol (gasoline)
The Passat has a good reputation for reliability, but it's always a good idea to research and test drive the car before making a purchase.
The fuel type of the Passat is petrol (gasoline)
The engine displacement of the Volkswagen Passat is 1588 cm3 or 96.91 cu. in.
The transmission type of the Volkswagen Passat is a 4-speed manual transmission.
The fuel injection system used in the Volkswagen Passat is a carburettor.
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The tires are 175/70 R13.
The car has a steering rack and pinion steering system.
The Passat has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
The Passat comes standard with a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. Available safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.
The Passat is not designed for towing and does not have a towing capacity.
The Passat has a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/HP (91.4 HP/tonne).
The Passat has a fuel tank capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
The Passat has a maximum load capacity of 420 kg (925.94 lbs.).
