Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1978 - 1980/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1978 Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

142 km/h | 88 mph
0-60 mph: 22.5 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

50 Hp, 82 Nm
60 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

1.5 l
1471 cm³
89.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Volkswagen 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

4265 mm
167.91 in.

What is the width of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1615 mm
63.58 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

945 kg
2083 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

1420 kg
3131 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

699 - 1461 l
24.7 - 51.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Passat
  - Passat Variant (B1)
    - 1.6 i (110 Hp)
    - 1.6 D (54 Hp)
    - 1.6 (85 Hp)
    - 1.6 (75 Hp)
    - 1.5 D (50 Hp)
    - 1.5 (86 Hp)
    - 1.5 (75 Hp)
    - 1.3 (55 Hp)
    - 1.3 (55 Hp)

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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

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.5 l/100 km 52.3 US mpg
62.8 UK mpg
22.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

22.5 sec

Maximum speed

142 km/h 88 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

18.9 kg/Hp, 52.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.5 kg/Nm, 86.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

34 Hp/l

Torque

82 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 60 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1471 cm³ 89.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

23.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

945 kg 2083 lbs.

Max. weight

1420 kg 3131 lbs.

Max load

475 kg 1047 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

699 l 24.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1461 l 51.6 cu. ft.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg 992 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4265 mm 167.91 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)

122 mm 4.8 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 rim size

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

Specs of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980/