Specifications: Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.0 16V (136 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.0 16V (136 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B3)
Modification (Engine) 2.0 16V (136 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.9 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h
124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 136 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 68.5 Hp/l
Torque 180 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
132.76 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 9A
Engine displacement 1984 cm3
121.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 92.8 mm
3.65 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1235 kg
2722.71 lbs.
Max. weight 1780 kg
3924.23 lbs.
Max load 545 kg
1201.52 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 465 l
16.42 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 1720 mm
67.72 in.
Height 1455 mm
57.28 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 traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
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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