Volkswagen Passat 1981 fuel consumption
Volkswagen Passat from 1981 to 1985 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 16% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Passat | All carmakers | Volkswagen Passat | |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Passat.
1981 - 1985
Volkswagen Passat 1981 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.1 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 36.5 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.5 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.3 55 HP manual | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 75 HP manual | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+6% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.6 Diesel 54 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+4% |
| Volkswagen Passat 1982 1.6 Turbo Diesel 70 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km-2% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1983 1.8 90 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
|
| 1.9 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 1981 1.9 115 HP manual | 25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km0% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.