Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) /Hatchback 1981 - 1982/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B2)?

Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1981 Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec
0-60 mph: 12.2 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?

85 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B2) Hatchback 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback?

4435 mm
174.61 in.

What is the width of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback?

1685 mm
66.34 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

930 kg
2050 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

1350 kg
2976 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback?

480 - 1542 l
17 - 54.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (B2)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (85 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

12.2 sec

Maximum speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.9 kg/Hp, 91.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

53.5 Hp/l

Torque

127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 94 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

OHC

Engine oil capacity

2.84 l 3 US qt | 2.5 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

930 kg 2050 lbs.

Max. weight

1350 kg 2976 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

480 l 17 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1542 l 54.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4435 mm 174.61 in.

Width

1685 mm 66.34 in.

Height

1385 mm 54.53 in.

Wheelbase

2550 mm 100.39 in.

Front track

1400 mm 55.12 in.

Rear (Back) track

1408 mm 55.43 in.

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

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) /1981, 1982/