Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.8 (90 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) 1.8 (90 Hp)?

8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

How fast is 1988 Passat Variant (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp)?

173 km/h | 107 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.7 sec
0-60 mph: 14 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.8 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.8 (90 Hp)?

1.8 l
1781 cm³
108.68 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.8 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.8 (90 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) 1.8 (90 Hp)?

1320 kg
2910 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp)?

1780 kg
3924 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) 1.8 (90 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B3)

Modification (Engine)

1.8 (90 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

11.3 l/100 km 20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.4 l/100 km 36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.7 sec

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

14 sec

Maximum speed

173 km/h 107 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

14.7 kg/Hp, 68.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

50.5 Hp/l

Torque

145 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

RP, ABS

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Single-point injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1320 kg 2910 lbs.

Max. weight

1780 kg 3924 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 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

185/65 R14

Wheel rims size

Specs of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/