Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel has been produced from August, 1981 to January, 1985. It has diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 54 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 102 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 20.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 143 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 1981 - 1985 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Diesel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1981. August ... 1985. January | ||
| Engine: | 1600 cm3 Diesel | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 54 HP ON 4800 RPM | Torque: | 102 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 143 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 (combined) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 7 l/100km (33.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.44m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.38m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | ||
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All Volkswagen Passat hatchback [1981 - 1985] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.3 Aug 1981 — Aug 1984 | 1.3 Petrol | 55 HP | 8.6 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.0 l/100km |
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Aug 1981 — Mai 1983 | 1.6 Petrol | 85 HP | - |
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1982 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Aug 1982 — Jan 1985 Most powerfull diesel version (70 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 70 HP | 6.2 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1983 1.8
Mai 1983 — Jan 1985 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.9 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds |
1.9 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km |