Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8

Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 has been produced from October, 1986 to March, 1988. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 137 Nm (Newton metres) on 3250 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 1985 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100km (11.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 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.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Passat versions - with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 AT), and with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 AT) available:
  • Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 13.5 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Passat 1986 1.8 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 13.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Passat 1985

Volkswagen Passat 1985 1.8 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1986. October ... 1988. March 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 137 NM ON 3250 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km (26.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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 5500 RPM
Torque 137 - 145 NM ON 3250 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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