Volkswagen Passat (B1) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1973

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1973 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

2-4

End of production

1975 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm

Width

1615 mm

Height

1359 mm

Length

4290 mm

Front track

1341 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.3

Wheelbase

2469 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

107 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

12.1 kg/Hp, 82.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.5 kg/Nm, 133.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l

Maximum speed

163 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

425 kg

Kerb Weight

905 kg

Fuel tank capacity

45 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1320 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

473 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1330 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 (75 Hp)