Volkswagen1997 Passat Variant 1.6 Specs

1997 (B5) Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2001 (B5)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

116 mph

13.1 seconds

99 BHP

34 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

495-1,600 L
kg
1,345 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
116 mph
0-62 mph
13.1 seconds
0-60 mph
12.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
74 BHP/Tonne
Power
99 BHP
Torque
103 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
34 mpg
Total Range
463 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,595 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
99 BHP @ 5,300 RPM
100 ps @ 5,300 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 3,800 RPM
140 N·m @ 3,800 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v 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 77.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
11 Bar
160 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 Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
495-1,600 L
Kerb Weight
1,345 kg
Gross Weight
1,820 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
Tow Capacity
1,200 kg
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,496 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
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating3.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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