| VW Passat Variant 1.3 |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1272 cm³ (75 mm * 72 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8,2 : 1 (petrol) |
| Valves | 2 pro Zylinder |
| Engine control | Obenliegende Nockenwelle,
hängende Valves (OHC) |
| Mixture preparation | Vergaser |
| Max. Torque | 88 Nm at 3400 rpm |
| Max. Power | 40 kW (55 HP) at 4800 rpm |
| Drive train | Front drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.550 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.700 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson-Federatne |
| spring system front | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| spring system rear | Schraubenfedern |
| Brakes front | Disc-braken |
| Wheels | 165 SR 13 |
| Length | 4.440 mm |
| Width | 1.680 mm |
| Height | 1.380 mm |
| Boot capacity | 745/1.525 Liter |
| Dachlast | 50 kg |
| Tank capacity | 60 Liter |
| Payload | 500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 960 kg |
| Anhängelast | 490/850 kg |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 - 1982 |
1981 VW Passat Variant 1.3 
