Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1975 - 1980/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1975 Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

172 km/h | 107 mph
0-60 mph: 12.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?

85 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1975 1.6 (85 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) Station wagon (estate) 1975 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 1975 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

4265 mm
167.91 in.

What is the width of 1975 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1615 mm
63.58 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

920 kg
2028 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

1420 kg
3131 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1975 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 1975 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 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)

1.6 (85 Hp)

Start of production

1975

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) - urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

12.6 sec

Maximum speed

172 km/h 107 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

53.5 Hp/l

Torque

127 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 3500 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

920 kg 2028 lbs.

Max. weight

1420 kg 3131 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

699 l 24.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1461 l 51.6 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

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

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

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

Specs of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 (85 Hp) /1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/