The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car with a top speed of 172 km/h (106.88 mph) and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 12.6 seconds.
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Max Speed
172 km/h 106.88 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
12.6 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Passat is a spacious station wagon known for its comfortable ride, refined handling, and impressive technology. With a long wheelbase and wide interior, it offers exceptional passenger and cargo space. Its powerful engine and advanced safety features make it a popular choice for families and commuters alike.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4265 mm 167.91 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
122 mm 4.8 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a Passat that runs on petrol (gasoline). Its urban fuel consumption is 11.1 l/100 km (21.19 US mpg, 25.45 UK mpg, 9.01 km/l) and its extra-urban fuel consumption is 7.2 l/100 km (32.67 US mpg, 39.23 UK mpg, 13.89 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg 25.45 UK mpg 9.01 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg 13.89 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 85 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 127 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and features a carburettor fuel injection system. The vehicle has a front longitudinal engine layout and a SOHC valvetrain.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
53.5 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3500 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
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 disc brake setup in the front with a diameter of 238.76 mm and a drum brake setup in the rear with a diameter of 180.34 mm. The car has a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 175/70 R13 tires and 5J x 13 wheel rims. Overall, it's a well-equipped vehicle with a good braking system and handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13 Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5J x 13 Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.8 kg/Hp and 92.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a maximum weight of 1420 kg and a maximum load capacity of 500 kg. The trunk boot space is 699 l in its minimum configuration and 1461 l in its maximum configuration. The fuel tank capacity is 45 l. The car is suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum weight of 1200 kg with brakes and 450 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max Weight
1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
699 l 24.68 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1461 l 51.59 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 Variant (B1)
The fuel efficiency varies depending on the model year and engine configuration, but generally ranges from 20-30 mpg city and 28-38 mpg highway.
The Passat offers 37.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up and 70.8 cubic feet with the seats folded down.
Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, heated and power-adjustable seats, and a rearview camera.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Passat is 172 km/h (106.88 mph).
The Volkswagen Passat can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 12.6 seconds.
The Volkswagen Passat is a decently fast car, but not extremely fast. Its acceleration and top speed are average for a mid-size car.
The car does 21.19 miles per gallon in the city.
The Passat uses petrol (gasoline).
The Passat consumes 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The engine displacement of the Volkswagen Passat is 1588 cm3 or 96.91 cu. in.
The Volkswagen Passat uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Volkswagen Passat uses a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Passat has a disc brake setup in the front and a drum brake setup in the rear.
The Volkswagen Passat comes with 175/70 R13 tires.
The Volkswagen Passat has 5J x 13 wheel rims.
The Passat can typically seat up to 5 passengers.
The fuel efficiency of the Passat varies by model and year, but it generally gets good gas mileage for its class.
The Passat comes with a range of standard safety features, including anti-lock brakes, stability control, and a rearview camera. Additional safety features are available on higher trim levels.
The weight-to-power ratio is 10.8 kg/Hp and 92.4 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight is 1420 kg and the maximum load capacity is 500 kg.
