Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.9 D (68 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.9 D (68 Hp)
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 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 6.3 l/100 km
37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 19 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 19 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 18.1 sec
Maximum speed 160 km/h
99.42 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.4 kg/Hp, 57.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.9 kg/Nm, 112.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 68 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 35.9 Hp/l
Torque 133 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
98.1 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 1Y
Engine displacement 1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 95.5 mm
3.76 in.
Compression ratio 19:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1180 kg
2601.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1730 kg
3814 lbs.
Max load 550 kg
1212.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 495 l
17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 820 l
28.96 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
Tires size 185/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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