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Passat
1981 Volkswagen Passat
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
B2 (Type 32B)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 Manual
Power (hp)
55 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Torque
90 Nm (66 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,272 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,435 mm
(174.6 in)
Width
1,685 mm
(66.3 in)
Height
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
(100.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,400 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 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
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 - 1,414 mm
(55.1 - 55.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,410 - 1,422 mm
(55.5 - 56.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
127 mm
(5.0 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
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
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Volkswagen Group
B2
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Door
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Door
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
390 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Pedals
Standard
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Passat
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
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
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Driver
Optional
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Hatchback
Variant
Passat Standard
1976–1988
Passat Hatchback Generations
2 of 3
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B2 (Type 32B)
1981–1985
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
55 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
