Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI

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Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI has been produced from December, 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 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
Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in ... 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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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 manual gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds faster (in 11.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.

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. December ... 2010. January
Engine:	1600 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	190 g/km
Power:	116 HP ON 6000 RPM	Torque:	155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed:	192 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	13.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	8.2 l/100km (28.7 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 and common problems:

Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance issues.

The timing chain, a Morse-type plate or toothed chain rather than a roller chain, is quieter but highly sensitive to oil quality. It often stretches prematurely. Early FSI engines introduced an important lesson for drivers: parking on an incline while in gear, without engaging the handbrake, could cause the chain to skip. This skipping, due to the lack of a locking mechanism in the hydraulic tensioner, results in misaligned timing and bent valves upon startup.

Engines feature an oil pump capable of maintaining a consistent oil pressure of 3.5 bar across most speed ranges. This fully mechanical pump has proven to be reliable over time.

Some components, such as ignition coils, the thermostat, and the variable valve timing regulator, have a relatively short lifespan. Additionally, after 100,000 km, piston rings often begin to stick, leading to increased oil consumption.
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

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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

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