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Volkswagen Passat 1.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.8
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 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 power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque168.00 Nm (17.1 kgf-m or 123.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0926 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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