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Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat (B3)
Year of production

1988

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.6 (72 Hp)

Power

72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

120 Nm @ 2700 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

5.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

16.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

169 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
45.1 Hp/l
Torque
120 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
Engine displacement
1595 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1106 kg

Max weight (kg)

1620 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

578 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1012 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4573 mm

Width (mm)

1704 mm

Height (mm)

1428 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2623 mm

Front track (mm)

1479 mm

Rear track (mm)

1422 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

McPherson

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

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