This 1.6 D MT (54 hp) engine was fitted in the B2 Sedan (4-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1981 to 1988. In addition to this engine, 13 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.4litre |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 60litre |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 140km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 20.3second |
| Displacement | 1588cm3 |
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| Engine power | 54bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 100Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2300RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 76.5mm |
| Stroke | 86.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4530mm |
| Width | 1710mm |
| Height | 1395mm |
| Wheelbase | 2550mm |
| Front track | 1414mm |
| Rear track | 1422mm |
| Kerb weight | 964kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion beam, Spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Average | 7.4 litres / 100km |
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Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.