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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)

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Engine versions

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19 versions · 16 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1988–1992
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 1988–1990
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
1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1991
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 (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
1.8 (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1988–1993
1.8 (90 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1988–1993
2.0 16V (136 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1988–1993
2.0 (115 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1990–1993

Selected engine version

1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1992

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
220 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1988
End of production
1992
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
PG
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
160 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
220 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4770 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Tire size
195/55 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (72 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
72 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,600 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Maximum speed
169 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.6 (72 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
169 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1F
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1600 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
72 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 2700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1130 kg
Gross weight
1630 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
yes

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
16.2 s
Maximum speed
164 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.6 TD (80 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
164 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.2 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
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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1215 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (107 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1990

Engine power
107 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 (107 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1988
End of production
1990
Body type
Station wagon
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
PF
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
107 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

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 Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 (112 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1988
End of production
1990
Body type
Station wagon
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

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

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

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
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.7 s
Maximum speed
164 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
164 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 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

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
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

1.8 (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
14.7 s
Maximum speed
173 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
173 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.3 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
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

1.8 16V (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1989

Engine power
136 KM
Engine displacement
1,789 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Maximum speed
270 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 16V (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3/5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1989
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
270 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s

Engine

Engine model / code
KR
Engine displacement
1789 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
136 KM @ 7500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1991

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
220 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 G60 Syncro (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1991
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
PG
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
160 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
220 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1490 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

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
19.4 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.9 D (68 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.6 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1180 kg
Gross weight
1750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2425 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
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
18.3 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.9 TD (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.6 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
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
166 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Maximum speed
191 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
2.0 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
191 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.6 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
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10
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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1730 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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 16V (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
10.4 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
2.0 16V (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1235 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1455 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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 Syncro (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
11.9 s
Maximum speed
191 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
2.0 Syncro (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
191 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.0-12.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5-7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1425 kg
Gross weight
1870 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1429 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 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
8.6 s
Maximum speed
218 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
2.8 VR6 (174 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1475 kg
Gross weight
1940 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1485 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1485 mm
Rear track
1428 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
125 KM
Engine displacement
1,800 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
260 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
1.8 (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
260 km/h

Engine

Engine displacement
1800 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
125 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (90 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1993

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

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
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 16V (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
197 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B3)
Engine
2.0 16V (136 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
197 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1235 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1455 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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) Automatic

Gasoline · 1990–1993

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

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.6 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
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10
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
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1730 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes