Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 has been produced from August, 1981 to January, 1985. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5900 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Passat 1981 - 1985 version and torque 154 Nm (Newton metres) on 3700 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.9 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1981. August ... 1985. January | ||
Engine: | 1900 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 115 HP ON 5900 RPM | Torque: | 154 NM ON 3700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 188 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km (25.6 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 |