Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 412.
The 1974 Volkswagen 412 has been independently tested at 16.8 sec 0–60 mph.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 183.9 in |
| Overall width | 66.1 in |
| Overall height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2401 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 412 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3-door Wagon 1.8L F-4 | 16.80 sec | 20.50 sec | 76 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.