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Volkswagen Passat (B3)

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16 versions · 13 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 (72 KM) Selected Gasoline 72 KM 1988–1991
1.6 TD (80 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 80 KM 1988–1993
1.8 (107 KM) Selected Gasoline 107 KM 1988–1991
1.8 (112 KM) Selected Gasoline 112 KM 1988–1990
1.8 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1990–1993
1.8 (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1988–1993
1.8 16V (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1988–1989
1.9 D (68 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 68 KM 1989–1993
1.9 TD (75 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 75 KM 1991–1993
2.0 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1990–1993
2.0 16V GT (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1988–1993
2.0 Syncro (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1990–1993
2.8 VR6 (174 KM) Selected Gasoline 174 KM 1991–1993
1.6 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1988–1990
2.0 16V GT (136 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1988–1993
2.0 (115 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1990–1993

Selected engine version

1.6 (72 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
72 KM
Torque
120 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.1 s
Maximum speed
169 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.6 (72 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
169 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1F
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
72 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
120 Nm @ 2700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
578 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1012 l
Curb weight
1106 kg
Gross weight
1620 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
550 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4573 mm
Width
1704 mm
Height
1428 mm
Wheelbase
2623 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
165/70 R14; 185/65 R14;165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14; 6J x 14;5.5J x 14; 6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 TD (80 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1988–1993

Engine power
80 KM
Torque
155 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.6 TD (80 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RA, SB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
23
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
80 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
155 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
580 l
Curb weight
1190 kg
Gross weight
1740 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (107 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
107 KM
Torque
157 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.8 (107 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
PF
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
107 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
157 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4573 mm
Width
1704 mm
Height
1428 mm
Wheelbase
2623 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
165/70 R14; 175/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 (112 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1990

Engine power
112 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.8 (112 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
PB
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
112 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.8 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAM
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.2 s
Maximum speed
172 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.8 (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
172 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
RP, ABS
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
90 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1704 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2623 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 16V (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1989

Engine power
136 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.8 16V (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1988
End of production
1989
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
KR
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
136 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.9 D (68 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1989–1993

Engine power
68 KM
Torque
133 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.9 D (68 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1Y
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
68 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
133 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1180 kg
Gross weight
1730 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TD (75 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1991–1993

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.7 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.9 TD (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1991
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAZ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
75 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
825 l
Curb weight
1225 kg
Gross weight
1765 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.0 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 16V GT (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Maximum speed
206 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.0 16V GT (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
206 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
9A
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
136 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1355 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 Syncro (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
166 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.7 s
Maximum speed
191 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.0 Syncro (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
191 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
166 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1300 kg
Gross weight
1825 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.8 VR6 (174 KM)

Gasoline · 1991–1993

Engine power
174 KM
Torque
235 Nm
Engine displacement
2,792 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Maximum speed
224 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.8 VR6 (174 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1991
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
224 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAA
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2792 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8.2 l
Power
174 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
235 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1325 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1480 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R15 V
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1990

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
125 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15 s
Maximum speed
161 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
1.6 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
161 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1F
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
125 Nm @ 2750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1150 kg
Gross weight
1600 kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 16V GT (136 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Maximum speed
204 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.0 16V GT (136 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
204 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
9A
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
136 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1355 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (115 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat (B3)
Engine
2.0 (115 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
495 l
Maximum trunk capacity
820 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes