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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2) 1.8 (112 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat:
The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles.
A "four-door coupé" variant of the Passat with a lower roof was released in the North American market in 2008 as the Passat CC, which was then renamed to Volkswagen CC. The CC was succeeded by the Arteon in 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Variant (B2) Overview:
Volkswagen Passat (Variant (B2)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (112 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A strong performer for its era, offering brisk acceleration and confident highway cruising capabilities.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption, typical for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of this size and power in the 80s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body style
- • Wide range of reliable and economical engine options (especially diesels)
- • Robust and durable build quality for its era
- • Available Syncro all-wheel-drive for enhanced traction
- • Large fuel tank capacity for long range
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Basic interior design and materials by today's standards
- • Some lower-powered engines can feel underpowered
- • Lack of modern amenities and driver assistance systems
- • Rust can be an issue on older, unmaintained examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Variant (B2): 1983 - 1988).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Passat |
| Generation: | Variant (B2) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (112 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 112 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | DZ More details about the engine DZ |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 4 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1811 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 540 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4545 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1695 mm [Same width.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2555 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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