Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Passat 2005 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 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.
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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 1.6 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 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 6% 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.

Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.6 16V FSI | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2005. December ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 185 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) |
Top speed: | 195 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 (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: | 4.76m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1990 kg |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 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 |
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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 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 sedan [2005 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.4 TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2009 1.4 TSI DSG
Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 Jun 2005 — Jan 2010 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 16V FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.8 TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 | 1.8 Petrol | 152 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2009 1.8 TSI DSG Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 | 1.8 Petrol | 152 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.8 16V TSI Feb 2008 — Jan 2010 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.8 16V TSI Feb 2008 — Jan 2010 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.9 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2005 — Feb 2008 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 16V FSI Jun 2005 — Feb 2008 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Sep 2005 — Jan 2010 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Sep 2005 — Jan 2010 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 TDI Jun 2005 — Jan 2010 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Feb 2008 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Feb 2008 — Jan 2010 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2006 2.0 TDI
Mar 2006 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2006 2.0 TDI
Mar 2006 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion 4x4
Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 250 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |