Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10 l/100 km
23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.3 sec
Maximum speed 169 km/h
105.01 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 45.1 Hp/l
Torque 120 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
88.51 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 1F
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm
3.05 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
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 1106 kg
2438.31 lbs.
Max. weight 1620 kg
3571.49 lbs.
Max load 514 kg
1133.18 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 578 l
20.41 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1012 l
35.74 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 550 kg
1212.54 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4573 mm
180.04 in.
Width 1704 mm
67.09 in.
Height 1428 mm
56.22 in.
Wheelbase 2623 mm
103.27 in.
Front track 1479 mm
58.23 in.
Rear (Back) track 1422 mm
55.98 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
35.1 ft.
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 Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

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