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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.8 T Variant
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1057 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space495 litres (131 gallons)
Optional cargo space1600 litres (423 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1420 kg (3,130.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1980 kg (4,365.2 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR25905
Service interval15,000 km
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