The Volkswagen Passat Station Wagon is a 5-seat, 5-door estate car with a length of 4.545 meters, width of 1.695 meters, and height of 1.385 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.555 meters and a front and rear track of 1.4 and 1.408 meters respectively.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4545 mm 178.94 in.
Width
1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height
1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase
2555 mm 100.59 in.
Front Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Passat is a popular mid-size sedan known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and reliable performance. It offers a variety of features and technologies, making it a great choice for families and commuters alike.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Passat with a 1.3 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 55 HP and 102 Nm of torque. It is naturally aspirated, uses a carburetor for fuel injection, and has a 4-speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels. The engine is longitudinally mounted and uses OHC valvetrain. The front suspension is an independent type McPherson, while the rear suspension uses coil springs.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
55 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
102 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 75.23 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
FY
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
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
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car with a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 13-inch wheel rims.
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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 car in question is a Passat with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.7 kg/Hp (59.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9 kg/Nm (110.9 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 920 kg (2028.25 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1400 kg (3086.47 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 540 l (19.07 cu. ft.) to 1811 l (63.95 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.7 kg/Hp, 59.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9 kg/Nm, 110.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
540 l 19.07 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1811 l 63.95 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Passat Variant (B2)
The car has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The car has a length of 4.545 meters or 178.94 inches.
The car has a width of 1.695 meters or 66.73 inches.
18 seconds
144 km/h (89.48 mph)
No, it's not particularly fast, but it's reliable for daily driving.
The Volkswagen Passat is powered by a petrol (gasoline) engine.
The Volkswagen Passat comes with a variety of standard features, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The Volkswagen Passat comes with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The engine displacement is 1272 cm3 or 77.62 cubic inches.
It has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The front suspension is an independent type McPherson, while the rear suspension uses coil springs.
The Passat has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Passat features a steering rack and pinion system.
The Passat comes with 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 13-inch wheel rims.
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 this car is 16.7 kg/Hp (59.8 Hp/tonne).
The maximum load capacity of this car is 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of this car is 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
