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

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1981 - 1983/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1981 Passat Variant (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 Station wagon (estate) 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)?

85 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 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 Variant (B2) Station wagon (estate) 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 Station wagon (estate)?

4545 mm
178.94 in.

What is the width of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1695 mm
66.73 in.

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

930 kg
2050 lbs.

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

1350 kg
2976 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

540 - 1811 l
19.1 - 64 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B2)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (85 Hp)

Start of production

1981 year

End of production

1983 year

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

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

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

175/70 R13

Wheel rims size

Specs of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp) /1981, 1982, 1983/