Volkswagen1996 Passat 1.8 Specs

1996 (B5) Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Specifications & Performance

1996 - 2001 (B5)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

128 mph

10.9 seconds

123 BHP

32.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

475 L
kg
1,350 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
128 mph
0-62 mph
10.9 seconds
0-60 mph
10.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
91 BHP/Tonne
Power
123 BHP
Torque
124 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.8 mpg
Total Range
447 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,781 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
125 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
124 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
168 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
5 (20v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
69 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
31 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
11.8 Bar
171.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 H
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
475 L
Kerb Weight
1,350 kg
Gross Weight
1,825 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
Tow Capacity
1,300 kg
Length
4,675 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
Front Track
1,498 mm
Rear Track
1,500 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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