1979-1984 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 GLI MT --vs-- 1981-1988 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 AT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Volkswagen Jetta
1979 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1988
Trim 1.6 GLI MT 1.6 AT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 4 5
Length (mm) 4190 4530
Width (mm) 1630 1710
Height (mm) 1395 1395
Wheelbase (mm) 2400 2550
Front Track (mm) 1404 1414
Rear Track (mm) 1372 1422
Curb Weight (kg) 855 985
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) — —
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — —
Payload (kg) 445 —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) 1300 —
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) — —
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) — —
Maximum Torque (N·m) 140 125

Engine Specifications

Spec
Volkswagen Jetta
1979 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1988
Injection Type direct injection carburetor
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout Inline Inline
Number Of Cylinders 4 4
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 2
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 79 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 80 77
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 5000 2500
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 1588 1595
Engine HP 109 75
Engine HP (rpm) 6100 5000

Transmission

Spec
Volkswagen Jetta
1979 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1988
Drive Wheels Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 5 3
Turning Circle (m) 10.3 10.7
Transmission Manual Automatic

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Volkswagen Jetta
1979 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1988
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) — 8.7
Range (km) — —
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 40 60
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 9.6 15.8
Max Speed (km/h) 178 155
City Fuel (100km/L) — —
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Volkswagen Jetta
1979 - 1984
Volkswagen Passat
1981 - 1988
Back Suspension Torsion beam Torsion beam, spring
Front Suspension McPherson Struts Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes drum drum
Front Brakes Disc Disc