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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 (86 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 (B1) Overview:
Volkswagen Passat (Variant (B1)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (86 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
One of the stronger petrol options, providing good acceleration and making the Passat feel more confident on open roads. A solid all-rounder.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for its power, though not as frugal as the lower-powered or diesel variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent practicality and cargo space for its size and era
- • Robust and generally reliable mechanicals (for its time)
- • Good fuel economy, especially with diesel options
- • Simple, straightforward design and maintenance
- • Historical significance as a foundational VW model
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance across most engine variants
- • Interior comfort and refinement are rudimentary
- • Lack of modern amenities and technology
- • Rust can be a significant issue on unrestored examples
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Passat |
| Generation: | Variant (B1) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (86 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | ZC |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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