Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1988 - 1991/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?

7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

How fast is 1988 Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?

169 km/h | 105 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?

72 Hp, 135 Nm
100 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?

1.6 l
1600 cm³
97.64 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 (72 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 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 Station wagon (estate)?

4595 mm
180.91 in.

What is the width of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1720 mm
67.72 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?

1130 kg
2491 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?

1630 kg
3594 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

465 - 1500 l
16.4 - 53 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B3)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (72 Hp)

Start of production

1988 year

End of production

1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.8 l/100 km 40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14 sec

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

13.3 sec

Maximum speed

169 km/h 105 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.7 kg/Hp, 63.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.4 kg/Nm, 119.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

72 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

45 Hp/l

Torque

135 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 100 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1600 cm³ 97.64 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Single-point injection

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

1130 kg 2491 lbs.

Max. weight

1630 kg 3594 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

465 l 16.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1500 l 53 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4595 mm 180.91 in.

Width

1720 mm 67.72 in.

Height

1445 mm 56.89 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1479 mm 58.23 in.

Rear (Back) track

1422 mm 55.98 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 brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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