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Volkswagen Passat 1.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.8
Year1988
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque121.00 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.2 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0682 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1100 kg (2,425.1 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity42.0 litres (11.10 gallons)
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