Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8

Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 has been produced from January, 1985 to October, 1986. 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 1985 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 169 km/h.

Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Passat versions - with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 MT), and with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 MT) available:
  • Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds faster (in 11.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Passat 1985

Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1985. January ... 1986. October 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3300 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 169 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.42m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Gross weight: 1200 kg

Volkswagen Passat 1985 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 1985 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.

All Volkswagen Passat hatchback [1985 - 1988] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.3 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 60 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.6 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.6 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.6 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 54 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.6 Diesel 1.6 Diesel 54 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.6 Turbo Diesel

Most powerfull diesel version (69 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 69 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1986 2.0 Oct 1986 — Aug 1987 2.0 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1986 2.0 Oct 1986 — Aug 1987 2.0 Petrol 113 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1985 2.0 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 2.0 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1986 2.2 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 2.2 Petrol 116 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 2.2 Sep 1985 — Oct 1986

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1985 reviews
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