Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Turbo Diesel has been produced from August, 1982 to January, 1985. It has diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 70 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 133 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Turbo Diesel has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Turbo Diesel accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 157 km/h.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Turbo Diesel fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (16.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 1981 - 1985 version. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 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 Turbo Diesel technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Turbo Diesel | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1982. August ... 1985. January | ||
Engine: | 1600 cm3 Diesel | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 70 HP ON 4500 RPM | Torque: | 133 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 157 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km (38.6 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 | ||
Gross weight: | 1200 kg |
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All Volkswagen Passat hatchback [1981 - 1985] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.3 Aug 1981 — Aug 1984 | 1.3 Petrol | 55 HP | 8.6 l/100km |
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 |
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 |
Volkswagen Passat 1983 1.8
Mai 1983 — Jan 1985 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.9 l/100km |
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds |
1.9 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km |