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Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

1946–2003 vs 1973–1980 · Sedan/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

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Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980 · 8 engines · L, LS, TS, GLSSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980no listings
Dimensions
Length4,079 mm–4,110 mmLength4,192 mm–4,270 mm
Width1,550 mm–1,585 mmWidth1,620 mm
Height1,500 mmHeight1,360 mm–1,385 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mmWheelbase2,470 mm
Ground clearance155 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume140 l–260 lTrunk volume425 l–550 l
Curb weight840 kg–950 kgCurb weight900 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank40 l–42 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years1946–2003Production years1973–1980
Body typeSedan, ConvertibleBody typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines5Number of engines8
Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)Power37–63 kW (50–86 hp)
Displacement (l)1.5–1.6Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6iLowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.6
Top speed135 km/hTop speed172 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · L
Items in the base trim12 · StandardItems in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim18 · LSItems in the top trim19 · GLS
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats✓4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels—R13 Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection✓Underbody Rust Protection—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm, Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm (a 160 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,470 vs 2,420 mm. Boot: 550 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) uses 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 7 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) makes 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 63 kW (86 hp) (1.6).

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