Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI

Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI has been produced from September, 2005 to January, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 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 
This Volkswagen Passat 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Passat version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 13.3 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Passat 2005

Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 16V FSI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2005. September ... 2010. January 
Engine: 1600 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 182 g/km
Power: 116 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 197 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.77m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.52m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 603 litres
Gross weight: 1300 kg

Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI engine BLF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.9 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts)
Power 116 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 5 other models

All Volkswagen Passat estate car [2005 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 1.4 Petrol 150 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 Variant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 105 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2006 Variant 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2006 Variant 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 reviews
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