Volkswagen Passat (B1) (1973–1980)

The Volkswagen Passat (B1) was offered with 6 gasoline engine versions, from 50 to 86 hp, built 1973–1980.

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Production years1973–1980
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length168.9 in (4,290 mm)
Width63.6 in (1,615 mm)
Height53.5 in (1,359 mm)
Cargo volume16.7 cu ft (473 l)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)

All Volkswagen Passat (B1) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.3 (55 hp)1973–1980Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)1973–1978Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 (75 hp)1973–1975Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 (86 hp)1973–1975Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 (85 hp)1975–1980Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)94 lb-ft (127 Nm)107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 D (50 hp)1977–1980Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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