Volkswagen Passat 1.5 D 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Passat 1.5 D |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1457 ccm |
| Max power: | 48.7 PS (36 kW) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 83 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 80 mm (3 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Programmed fuel injection |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0532 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 915 kg (2017.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4300 mm (169.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm (94.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 138 g/km |
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