Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

1973–1980 vs 1980–1988 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: Passat B1 (Typ 32) 550 l, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Passat B1 (Typ 32) 7 l/100 km, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Passat B1 (Typ 32) 37–63 kW, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 40–82 kW.
Standard equipment: Passat B1 (Typ 32) 12 items (L), Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 12 items (C).
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Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980 · 8 engines · L, LS, TS, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980no listings	Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,192 mm–4,270 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,545 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,385 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,470 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l–550 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1973–1980	Production years1980–1988
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power37–63 kW (50–86 hp)	Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GT
Top speed	Top speed172 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsL · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · L	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · GLS	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm, Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm (a 275 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,470 mm. Boot: 640 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) uses 7 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The strongest Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) makes 63 kW (86 hp) (1.6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT).

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