| VW Passat GLS Variant |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.588 cm³ (79,5 mm * 80 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8,2 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | ohc |
| Valves | 2 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 126 Nm at 3.200 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 63 kW (86 HP) at 5.600 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual - Fourgang, Automatik - Dreigang (optional) |
| Drive train | Front engine, longitudinal, Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.469 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson, coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Einzelradaufhängung, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs |
| Brakes rear | Drums |
| Bremse | Servo |
| Length | 4.265 mm |
| Width | 1.615 mm |
| Height | 1.359 mm |
| Kerb weight | 920 kg, 945 kg (Automatik) |
| Tank capacity | 45 Liter |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |