Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1988 - 1993/

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 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 Variant (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?

164 km/h | 102 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.2 sec
0-60 mph: 15.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?

80 Hp, 155 Nm
114 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 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 Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 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 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 TD (80 Hp)?

1215 kg
2679 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 TD (80 Hp)?

1760 kg
3880 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 TD (80 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B3)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 TD (80 Hp)

Start of production

1988 year

End of production

1993 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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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

16.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.2 sec

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

15.4 sec

Maximum speed

164 km/h 102 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.2 kg/Hp, 65.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 127.6 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

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

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

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

1215 kg 2679 lbs.

Max. weight

1760 kg 3880 lbs.

Max load

545 kg 1202 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 suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with rod connecting the arms

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

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