Volkswagen Passat Variant  (B3)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988, 1991

What is the body type?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?7.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?169 km/h
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
How much power?72 Hp, 135 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1600 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4595 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1720 mm
What is the curb weigh?1130 kg
What is the gross weigh?1630 kg
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1988-1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) Specs 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production 1988
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Maximum speed169 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio15.7 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 45 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model Engine1F
Engine displacement1600 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMono-point injection
Engine oil capacity4 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1130 kg
Max. weight 1630 kg
Max load 500 kg
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4595 mm
Width 1720 mm
Height 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2625 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering