| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Generation | Passat Variant (B2) |
| Type (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 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| 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 105.63 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. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | YP |
| Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 930 kg 2050.3 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1350 kg 2976.24 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 540 l 19.07 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1811 l 63.95 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 type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2)? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1981 Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 170 km/h | 105.63 mph 0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec 0-60 mph: 12.2 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 85 Hp, 127 Nm 93.67 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1981 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1981 Volkswagen 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 4545 mm 178.94 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 1695 mm 66.73 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 930 kg 2050.3 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 1350 kg 2976.24 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 540 – 1811 l 19.07 – 63.95 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.6 (85 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
