Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo

Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo has been produced from June, 1997 to November, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty  ...  This Volkswagen Passat 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Passat version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds faster (in 9.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Passat 1997

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo technical data

Model: Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.8 5V Turbo
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1997. June ... 2000. November 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 226 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 211 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km (22.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.67m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 495 litres
Gross weight: 1870 kg

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo engine AGU

Engine reliability and common problems:

The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 6 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Passat estate car [1997 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.6

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.6 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 1.8 5V Syncro 4x4 Aug 1998 — Jun 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 1.8 5V 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.8 5V Turbo 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 1.9 TDI Syncro 4x4 Aug 1998 — Jun 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Matic 4x4 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2000 — Nov 2000 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 2.3 VR5 Aug 1998 — Jun 1999 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 2.3 VR5 Aug 1998 — Jun 1999 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 2.3 VR5 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1998 — Jun 1999 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI Mai 2000 — Nov 2000 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.5 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2000 — Nov 2000 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jan 1999 — Nov 2000 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1998 Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 1999 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1999 Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Nov 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 1997 reviews
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