Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) /Sedan 1973 - 1975/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B1)?

Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1973 Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

163 km/h | 101 mph
0-60 mph: 13 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?

75 Hp, 121 Nm
89 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Volkswagen 1.6 (75 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B1) Sedan 1973 1.6 (75 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

4290 mm
168.9 in.

What is the width of 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

1615 mm
63.58 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

905 kg
1995 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

1330 kg
2932 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

473 - 1320 l
16.7 - 46.6 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (B1)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1973 year

End of production

1975 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.3 l/100 km 20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13 sec

Maximum speed

163 km/h 101 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

12.1 kg/Hp, 82.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.5 kg/Nm, 133.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

47.2 Hp/l

Torque

121 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 89 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

905 kg 1995 lbs.

Max. weight

1330 kg 2932 lbs.

Max load

425 kg 937 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

473 l 16.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1320 l 46.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg 992 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4290 mm 168.9 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 (Back) track

1349 mm 53.11 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

107 mm 4.21 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.3 m 33.79 ft.

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 rims size

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

Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975/