Engines1980–1981

What engines does the Volkswagen Passat Variant (1980-1981) come with?

The Volkswagen Passat Variant (1980-1981) was offered with 3 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.6L Petrol75 hp119 NmManualFront Wheel Drive164 km/h14.0 s9.0 l/100km3 trims
1.3L Petrol55 hp88 NmManualFront Wheel Drive148 km/h18.0 s8.9 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp102 NmManualFront Wheel Drive143 km/h20.5 s6.7 l/100km3 trims
How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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