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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp) /Sedan 1989 - 1993/
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) 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
6.3 l/100 km
37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
How fast is 1989 Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1989 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
68 Hp, 133 Nm
98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1989 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
1.9 l
1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1989 Volkswagen 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1989 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1989 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
4575 mm
180.12 in.
What is the width of 1989 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
1705 mm
67.13 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1989 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
1180 kg
2601 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
495 - 820 l
17.5 - 29 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.9 D (68 Hp)
Start of production
1989
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.5 l/100 km 52.3 US mpg
62.8 UK mpg
22.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18.1 sec
Maximum speed
160 km/h 99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
17.4 kg/Hp, 57.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.9 kg/Nm, 112.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
68 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
35.9 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 98 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
1Y
Engine displacement
1896 cm3 115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
95.5 mm 3.76 in.
Compression ratio
19:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1180 kg 2601 lbs.
Max. weight
1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
495 l 17.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
820 l 29 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4575 mm 180.12 in.
Width
1705 mm 67.13 in.
Height
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Wheelbase
2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track
1480 mm 58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track
1420 mm 55.91 in.

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
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Wheel rim size
14