Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1990/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B3)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

8.2 l/100 km
28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l

How fast is 1988 Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

161 km/h | 100 mph
0-100 km/h: 15 sec
0-60 mph: 14.3 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (75 Hp)?

75 Hp, 125 Nm
92 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (75 Hp)?

1.6 l
1595 cm³
97.33 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 (75 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1988 1.6 (75 Hp)?

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

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

1150 kg
2535 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)?

4, manual transmission /5

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (75 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (B3)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1988

End of production

1990

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

14.3 sec

Maximum speed

161 km/h 100 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.3 kg/Hp, 65.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.2 kg/Nm, 108.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

47 Hp/l

Torque

125 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 92 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1595 cm³ 97.33 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1150 kg 2535 lbs.

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max load

450 kg 992 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

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

4/5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum