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Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1993/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B3)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
How fast is 1988 Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 16 sec
0-60 mph: 15.2 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
80 Hp, 155 Nm
114 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1988 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1988 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
4575 mm
180.12 in.
What is the width of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
1705 mm
67.13 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
1190 kg
2624 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
1740 kg
3836 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
580 l
20.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 TD (80 Hp)
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
4
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 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
6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.2 sec
Maximum speed
170 km/h 106 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14.9 kg/Hp, 67.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
80 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
50.4 Hp/l
Torque
155 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 114 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
RA, SB
Engine displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio
23:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
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
1190 kg 2624 lbs.
Max. weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
580 l 20.5 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
6J x 14