Volkswagen Dasher
B1 · 1974–1981 · 8 model years · 10 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base | 1.6L I4 Diesel | 52 | 72 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — | $9,130 |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Diesel | 1.5L I4 Diesel | 48 | 59 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | $8,190 |
| Gas | 1.6L I4 | 79 | — | 4-Speed Manual | FWD | — | $8,190 |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Diesel 4MT | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4 diesel | 48 | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 36 | — |
| Hatch 4MT · Hatchback | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23 | — |
| Hatch Auto · Hatchback | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20 | — |
| 1978 | |||||||
| 2-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/37 (28) | — |
| 2-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/29 (23) | — |
| 4-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/37 (28) | — |
| 4-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/29 (23) | — |
| 1977 | |||||||
| 2-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 78 | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 2-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 78 | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 78 | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 78 | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1976 | |||||||
| 2-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 79 | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 2-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 79 | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door 4MT | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 79 | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door Auto | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 79 | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1975 | |||||||
| 2-Door 4MT | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 71 | 81 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 2-Door Auto | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 71 | 81 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door 4MT | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 71 | 81 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door Auto | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 71 | 81 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1974 | |||||||
| 2-Door 4MT | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 75 | 81 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 2-Door Auto | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 75 | 81 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door 4MT | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 75 | 81 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | — | — |
| 4-Door Auto | EA827 1.5L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated | 75 | 81 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 2 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 2 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | — |
| 1976 | 2 | — |
| 1975 | 1 | — |
| 1974 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.