Compare: Volkswagen Passat 1978 Station wagon (estate) 50 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B1)

Modification (Engine)

1.5 D (50 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1980 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

142 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque

82 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1471 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Compression ratio

23.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Coolant

5.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

945 kg

Max. weight

1420 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

699 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1461 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

750 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg

Dimensions

Length

4265 mm

Width

1615 mm

Height

1359 mm

Wheelbase

2469 mm

Front track

1341 mm

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

122 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.3 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

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