Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.8 (90 Hp) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

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Volkswagen Passat (B2) 1.8 (90 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B2)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1988 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7 sec
Maximum speed 173 km/h
107.5 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 50.5 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code DS, JV
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 Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l
3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 930 kg
2050.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1440 kg
3174.66 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 480 l
16.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1542 l
54.46 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4435 mm
174.61 in.
Width 1685 mm
66.34 in.
Height 1385 mm
54.53 in.
Wheelbase 2550 mm
100.39 in.
Front track 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Rear (Back) track 1408 mm
55.43 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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