1980 Volkswagen Dasher Wagon Diesel
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- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (front), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat L by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Passat B2 L (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (rear), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PassatB1Armaturenbrett by Monthyprada, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Volkswagen Dasher Wagon Diesel is a 48-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 wagon with front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,470 MSRP.
It makes 48 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,470 ($33,407 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L I4 Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 48 hp |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHC, timing belt |
| Bore and Stroke | 76.5 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 23.5 |
| Injection Type | Diesel Distributor Pump Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts with lower control arms |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle, progressive coil springs, Panhard rod |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Discs, 9.4 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums (self-adjusting) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Volkswagen Dasher Wagon Diesel with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Volkswagen DASHER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
Nov 12, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, POROUS SPOTS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE BRAKE HOSE DURING THE MOULDING PROCESS. THESE SPOTS ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO SEEP FROM THE CALIPERS DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Remedy: BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 80V146000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.