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Volkswagen Passat Typ 32 (1973–2021) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 1 1973 - 2021 Typ 32 Sedan
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Volkswagen Passat Typ 32 overview

The Volkswagen Passat (Typ 32) is the 1st generation of the Passat, built from 1973 to 2021. It is offered as a Sedan with 60 engines (diesel, petrol), from 50 HP to 280 HP. The 1.6 (72 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.1 s, reaches a top speed of 169 km/h and is 4573 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Passat have?

The Volkswagen Passat (Typ 32) has 50 HP to 280 HP, depending on the engine: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (54 HP), 1.3 (55 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.9 Ea086 (68 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.5 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.9 Ea086 (75 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (80 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (85 HP), 1.5 Ea827 (86 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (87 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (90 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (100 HP), 1.9 Tdi (100 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (102 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (107 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP), 2.2 Ea828 (115 HP), 2.0 Ea828 (115 HP), 1.9 Ea828 (115 HP), 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP), 1.9 Tdi (115 HP), 2.2 Ea828 (120 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (125 HP), 1.8 Ea113 (125 HP), 1.9 Tdi (130 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (130 HP), 2.2 Ea828 (136 HP), 2.0 Ea827 (136 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (136 HP), 2.0 Ea189 (140 HP), 2.0 Ea827 (150 HP), 2.5 Tdi (150 HP), 2.3 Vr5 (150 HP), 1.8 Ea113 (150 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (160 HP), 1.8 G60 Syncro (160 HP), 2.5 Tdi (163 HP), 2.3 V5 (170 HP), 1.8 Ea113 (170 HP), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP), 1.8 Ea888 (170 HP), 2.8 Vr6 (174 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (174 HP), 2.0 TSI (174 Hp) Tiptronic (174 HP), 2.5 Tdi (180 HP), 2.9 Vr6 (184 HP), 2.8 V6 (193 HP), 4.0 W8 (275 HP), 3.6 Vr6 (280 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat is available with 60 engines: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea086 (54 HP, diesel), 1.3 (55 HP, petrol), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP, petrol), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea086 (68 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.5 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea086 (75 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea086 (80 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea827 (85 HP, petrol), 1.5 Ea827 (86 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (87 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (90 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea113 (100 HP, petrol), 1.9 Tdi (100 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea113 (102 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (107 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP, petrol), 2.2 Ea828 (115 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea828 (115 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea828 (115 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP, petrol), 1.9 Tdi (115 HP, diesel), 2.2 Ea828 (120 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (125 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea113 (125 HP, petrol), 1.9 Tdi (130 HP, diesel), 2.0 Ea113 (130 HP, petrol), 2.2 Ea828 (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea827 (136 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea189 (140 HP, diesel), 2.0 Ea827 (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (150 HP, diesel), 2.3 Vr5 (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea113 (150 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (160 HP, petrol), 1.8 G60 Syncro (160 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (163 HP, diesel), 2.3 V5 (170 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea113 (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea888 (170 HP, petrol), 2.8 Vr6 (174 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (174 HP, petrol), 2.0 TSI (174 Hp) Tiptronic (174 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (180 HP, diesel), 2.9 Vr6 (184 HP, petrol), 2.8 V6 (193 HP, petrol), 4.0 W8 (275 HP, petrol), 3.6 Vr6 (280 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat is 4573 mm long, 1704 mm wide, 1428 mm tall, with a 2623 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat 1.6 (72 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.1 s and has a top speed of 169 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Passat B3
Year 1988–1991
Platform VW B Platform / B3
Variant 1.6 (72 Hp)
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 4

Power & torque

Power 72 HP
Power @ max rpm 5200 rpm
Torque 120 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 2700 rpm

Performance

Top speed 169 km/h
0–100 km/h 16.1 s
0–62 mph 16.1 s

Engine

Engine code RF
Displacement 1595 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 81.0 mm
Stroke 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 9
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system carburettor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain sohc
Oil capacity 4.0 L
Coolant 5.0 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 5
Gearbox code 02a
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4573 mm
Width 1704 mm
Height 1428 mm
Wheelbase 2623 mm
Front track 1479 mm
Rear track 1422 mm
Boot space 578 – 1012 L
Turning circle 10.7 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1106 kg
Max weight 1620 kg
Max load 514 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel urban 10.0 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 5.5 L/100km
Fuel tank 70.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson
Rear suspension Trailing Arm
Front brakes disc
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rims Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 75 kg

Other

Start Of Production 1988
End Of Production 1991

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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