Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.6 D (54 hp)

Gasoline engine with 54 hp (40 kW), built 1979–1980, station wagon body. The Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) has 7 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power54 hp (40 kW)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 D (54 hp)

Performance

Power54 hp (40 kW)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon

What to check on a Volkswagen Passat with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.3 (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.5 (86 hp)Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.5 D (50 hp)Diesel50 hp (37 kW)
1.6 i (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)

← All Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) engines

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