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1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat (B3)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1988 Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?169 km/h | 105.01 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.1 sec
0-60 mph: 15.3 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?72 Hp, 120 Nm
88.51 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 (72 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?4573 mm
180.04 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?1704 mm
67.09 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?1106 kg
2438.31 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?1620 kg
3571.49 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?578 - 1012 l
20.41 - 35.74 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg
51.36 UK mpg
18.18 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.3 sec
Maximum speed 169 km/h 105.01 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. 88.51 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1106 kg 2438.31 lbs.
Max. weight 1620 kg 3571.49 lbs.
Max load 514 kg 1133.18 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 578 l 20.41 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1012 l 35.74 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 550 kg 1212.54 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 type McPherson
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14