Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.6 TDI (120 hp)

Diesel engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), built 2014–2018, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) has 7 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power120 hp (88 kW)

Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm)

0–62 mph11 s

Top speed125 mph (201 km/h)

FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.6 TDI (120 hp)
Engine code	DCXA
Displacement	1.6 L (1,598 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	4
Fuel system	Diesel common rail
Engine oil capacity	5.0 qt (4.7 l)
Engine systems	Particulate filter

Performance

Power	120 hp (88 kW) @ 3600-4000 rpm
Torque	184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 1750-3500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	11 s
Top speed	125 mph (201 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Diesel
City	50 mpg (4.7-4.9 l/100 km)
Highway	57 mpg (4.1-4.2 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions	172 g/mi (107-110 g/km)
Emission standard	Euro 6
Fuel tank	17.4 gal (66 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Station wagon
Doors	5
Length	187.7 in (4,767 mm)
Width	72.1 in (1,832 mm)
Height	58.1 in (1,477 mm)
Curb weight	3,274 lb (1,485 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	4,542 lb (2,060 kg)
Cargo volume	23.0 cu ft (650 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	6
Tires	215/60 R16
Wheels	6.5J x 16
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Passat with this engine

On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
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 (B8) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
1.4 TSI (125 hp)	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (125 hp) DSG	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) 4MOTION ACT	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG ACT	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 TDI (120 hp) DSG	Diesel	120 hp (88 kW)
2.0 BiTDI (240 hp) DSG 4MOTION	Diesel	240 hp (177 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp)	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTION	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp)	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) DSG	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) DSG 4MOTION	Diesel	190 hp (140 kW)
1.8 TSI (180 hp) DSG	Gasoline	180 hp (132 kW)
2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSG	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)
2.0 TSI (280 hp) 4MOTION DSG	Gasoline	280 hp (206 kW)
GTE 1.4 TSI (218 hp) DSG Plug-in Hybrid	Gasoline hybrid	218 hp (160 kW)
1.5 TSI (150 hp)	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)
1.5 TSI (150 hp) DSG	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TSI (272 hp) DSG 4MOTION	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)

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