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1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?142 km/h | 88.23 mph
0-60 mph: 22.5 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?50 Hp, 82 Nm
60.48 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?1.5 l
1471 cm3
89.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Volkswagen 1.5 D (50 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) Station wagon (estate) 1978 1.5 D (50 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?4265 mm
167.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?1615 mm
63.58 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?945 kg
2083.37 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?1420 kg
3130.56 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?699 - 1461 l
24.68 - 51.59 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B1)
Modification (Engine) 1.5 D (50 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 4.5 l/100 km 52.27 US mpg
62.77 UK mpg
22.22 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 22.5 sec
Maximum speed 142 km/h 88.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 18.9 kg/Hp, 52.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.5 kg/Nm, 86.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 34 Hp/l
Torque 82 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 60.48 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code CK
Engine displacement 1471 cm3 89.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 23.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 945 kg 2083.37 lbs.
Max. weight 1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max load 475 kg 1047.2 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 699 l 24.68 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1461 l 51.59 cu. ft.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4265 mm 167.91 in.
Width 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Height 1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase 2469 mm 97.2 in.
Front track 1341 mm 52.8 in.
Rear (Back) track 1349 mm 53.11 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 122 mm 4.8 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13