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Volkswagen Passat Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1973–1981) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Passat moved the brand toward front-wheel-drive family cars, offered as three- and five-door hatchbacks and a practical five-door estate that traded little comfort for extra cargo room.

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Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Every Volkswagen Passat engine here is a compact four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a manual gearbox. Smaller gasoline units such as the 1.3 MT hatchback suit light city work, while diesel estates like the 1.5 MT and 1.6 MT favour economy and relaxed cruising.

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1272 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1289 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1500 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1500 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1588 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	121 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	85 hp	63 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Diesel	1500 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1600 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	55 hp	41 kW	91 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1471 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	114 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1588 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	121 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Diesel	1500 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1272 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1289 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1471 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1471 cm³	86 hp	63 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	128 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	85 hp	63 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.5 MT	Diesel	1500 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.3 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.5 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.5 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.6 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	910 kg	1200 kg	180 mm
1.6 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.6 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.5 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm
1.6 MT	4190 mm	1620 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	Not provided	Not provided	180 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	885 kg	1200 kg	180 mm
1.5 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	900 kg	1200 kg	180 mm
1.6 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	910 kg	1200 kg	180 mm
1.6 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	910 kg	Not provided	180 mm
1.5 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	900 kg	Not provided	180 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.3 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.5 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.5 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.6 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.6 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.6 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm
1.5 MT	4180 mm	1600 mm	1360 mm	2470 mm	180 mm