Its a long process as it hidden behind most of the engines components. I'll break it down for you step by step:
Yes. The Passat has always been a front wheel drive car (though some models had the option of a synchronized four wheel drive) with a transverse engine and transaxle.
Need to know whether you have a gas/petrol or diesel engine, and also, if you're in Europe, if you have the diesel engine with the DPF.
Displacement does not correspond to horsepower. A 1500cc engine made in the 1960s was much less advanced, and will not be as powerful as a 1500cc engine made in 2015. Give a specific engine model, and answering this question will be much more feasible
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