Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 has been produced from May, 1983 to January, 1985. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Passat 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 176 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1983. May ... 1985. January | ||
| Engine: | 1800 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 90 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 3300 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 176 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.84m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1200 kg | ||
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 engine JN
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 | 1781 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.8 oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) |
| Power | 90 HP ON 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 - 145 NM ON 3300 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Audi |
| Start of production (year) | 1984 |
| Duration of production | 7 years |
| Engine also used on | Audi 80 Audi Coupe |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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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 |