Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.8 (90 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 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 14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.5 sec
Maximum speed 172 km/h
106.88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.8 kg/Hp, 77.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8 kg/Nm, 125.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 50.5 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code RP, ABS
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
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 2
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
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1155 kg
2546.34 lbs.
Max. weight 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Max load 545 kg
1201.52 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 495 l
17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1500 l
52.97 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4595 mm
180.91 in.
Width 1704 mm
67.09 in.
Height 1445 mm
56.89 in.
Wheelbase 2623 mm
103.27 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 Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension dependent spring suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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