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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.6 Variant
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0752 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space495 litres (131 gallons)
Optional cargo space1600 litres (423 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1362 kg (3,002.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1926 kg (4,246.1 pounds)
Towing weight1206 kg (2,658.8 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR22910
Service interval15,000 km
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