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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1991/
What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B3)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1988 Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
169 km/h | 105 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.1 sec
0-60 mph: 15.3 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?
72 Hp, 120 Nm
89 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 (72 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
4573 mm
180.04 in.
What is the width of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
1704 mm
67.09 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
1106 kg
2438 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
1620 kg
3571 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
578 - 1012 l
20.4 - 35.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Generation
Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine)
1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.3 sec
Maximum speed
169 km/h 105 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
45.1 Hp/l
Torque
120 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 89 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
1F
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1106 kg 2438 lbs.
Max. weight
1620 kg 3571 lbs.
Max load
514 kg 1133 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
578 l 20.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1012 l 35.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1000 kg 2205 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
550 kg 1213 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4573 mm 180.04 in.
Width
1704 mm 67.09 in.
Height
1428 mm 56.22 in.
Wheelbase
2623 mm 103.27 in.
Front track
1479 mm 58.23 in.
Rear (Back) track
1422 mm 55.98 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14