Volkswagen Passat (B3) 1.6 (72 Hp) 1988

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (72 Hp)

Start of production

1988 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1991 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1422 mm

Width

1704 mm

Height

1428 mm

Length

4573 mm

Front track

1479 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2623 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.1 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.5 l

Maximum speed

169 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

15.3 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

514 kg

Kerb Weight

1106 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1012 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

550 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

578 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg

Max. weight

1620 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 (72 Hp)