Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1980 - 1983/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1980 Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp)?

144 km/h | 89 mph
0-100 km/h: 18 sec
0-60 mph: 17.1 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1980 1.3 (55 Hp)?

55 Hp, 102 Nm
75 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1980 1.3 (55 Hp)?

1.3 l
1272 cm³
77.62 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Volkswagen 1.3 (55 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) Station wagon (estate) 1980 1.3 (55 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

4545 mm
178.94 in.

What is the width of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1695 mm
66.73 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp)?

920 kg
2028 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp)?

1400 kg
3086 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

540 - 1811 l
19.1 - 64 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B2)

Modification (Engine)

1.3 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1980

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18 sec

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

17.1 sec

Maximum speed

144 km/h 89 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.7 kg/Hp, 59.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9 kg/Nm, 110.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

43.2 Hp/l

Torque

102 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 75 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

920 kg 2028 lbs.

Max. weight

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Max load

480 kg 1058 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

540 l 19.1 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1811 l 64 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4545 mm 178.94 in.

Width

1695 mm 66.73 in.

Height

1385 mm 54.53 in.

Wheelbase

2555 mm 100.59 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 Variant (B2) 1.3 (55 Hp) /1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/