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1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
How fast is the car, 1988 Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?169 km/h | 105.01 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?72 Hp, 135 Nm
99.57 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?1.6 l
1600 cm3
97.64 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 Volkswagen 1.6 (72 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 1988 1.6 (72 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?4595 mm
180.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?1720 mm
67.72 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?1130 kg
2491.22 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?1630 kg
3593.53 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?465 - 1500 l
16.42 - 52.97 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 169 km/h 105.01 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.7 kg/Hp, 63.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.4 kg/Nm, 119.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 45 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 99.57 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 1F
Engine displacement 1600 cm3 97.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Single-point injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1130 kg 2491.22 lbs.
Max. weight 1630 kg 3593.53 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 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 1445 mm 56.89 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 brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering