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

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

22.5 sec

Maximum speed

142 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

18.9 kg/Hp, 52.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.5 kg/Nm, 86.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

34 Hp/l

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

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

945 kg

Max. weight

1420 kg

Max load

475 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

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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 5J x 13, Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13