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Volkswagen Passat 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.6
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.52 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power114.60 PS (84 kW or 113 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.4 seconds
0-50 miles7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0877 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space475 litres (125 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1307 kg (2,881.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR21670
Service interval15,000 km
CO2 emissions180.0 g/km
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