The Volkswagen Passat is a spacious and comfortable station wagon with a length of 4545 mm, width of 1695 mm, and height of 1465 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2555 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11.3 meters. It can seat 5 people and has 5 doors.
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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
1465 mm 57.68 in.
Wheelbase
2555 mm 100.59 in.
Front Track
1413 mm 55.63 in.
Rear Track
1436 mm 56.54 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.3 m 37.07 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Passat is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 12.1 l/100 km in urban areas and 7.7 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for those who prioritize fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg 23.35 UK mpg 8.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Passat with a 2.2L, 5-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with inline configuration and SOHC valvetrain, producing 136 HP and 184 Nm of torque. The engine is longitudinally mounted and uses multi-port manifold injection. The transmission is a 5-speed manual, driving all four wheels. The front suspension is double wishbone with a transverse stabilizer, while the rear suspension is a trailing arm with a transverse stabilizer. The car has a 3L oil capacity and a 4L coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
136 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61.1 Hp/l
Torque
184 Nm @ 3550 rpm. 135.71 lb.-ft. @ 3550 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
KV, HY
Engine Displacement
2226 cm3 135.84 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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 permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Brakes
The Volkswagen Passat features a robust braking system with ventilated discs at the front and discs at the rear, supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The steering system is a rack and pinion type with hydraulic power steering, ensuring a smooth and responsive driving experience. The car rides on 14-inch wheels with 195/65 R14 tires, providing a comfortable ride and decent handling.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 195/65 R14 Rear wheel tires: 195/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan with a curb weight of 1265 kg and a maximum weight of 1800 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters and a maximum roof load of 75 kg. It can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1500 kg with brakes and 670 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 145.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1265 kg 2788.85 lbs.
Max Weight
1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Max Load
535 kg 1179.47 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
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
670 kg 1477.1 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
85 kg 187.39 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Passat Variant (B2)
Station wagon (estate)
5
11.3 meters
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 9.9 seconds.
The maximum speed of the car is 191 km/h (118.68 mph).
The acceleration and speed capabilities suggest that the car is capable of handling performance driving, but it may not be suitable for extreme performance.
Petrol (Gasoline)
12.1 l/100 km (19.44 US mpg, 23.35 UK mpg, 8.26 km/l)
7.7 l/100 km (30.55 US mpg, 36.69 UK mpg, 12.99 km/l)
The engine is longitudinally mounted.
It has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The engine is an inline 5-cylinder configuration.
The Passat has an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with ventilated discs at the front and discs at the rear.
The Passat has a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.
The Passat has 195/65 R14 tires at both the front and rear wheels.
The fuel efficiency of the Passat varies depending on the engine and transmission options. However, the base model with a 1.8L engine and automatic transmission can achieve up to 23 MPG city and 36 MPG highway.
Yes, the Volkswagen Passat has a good reliability record. It has been ranked as one of the most reliable cars in its class by various studies and reviews.
The Passat comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert. It also has a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The curb weight of the Volkswagen Passat is 1265 kg or 2788.85 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Passat is 1800 kg or 3968.32 lbs.
The maximum trailer load with brakes for the Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg or 3306.93 lbs.
