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Passat
1978 Volkswagen Passat
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
B1 (Type 32A)
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Displacement
1,595 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,290 mm
(168.9 in)
Width
1,615 mm
(63.6 in)
Height
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,470 mm
(97.2 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
239 mm
(9.4 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,340 mm
(52.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
B1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Telescope
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
500 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Beige
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Passat
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Passat Standard
1973–2022
Passat Sedan Generations
3 of 18
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B1 (Type 32A)
1978–1980
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
