Volkswagen Top Speed

Passat (b3)

169.00 km/h

or 105.01 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
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 typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg51.36 UK mpg18.18 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 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 location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 1F
Engine displacement 1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14Rear wheel tires: 165/70 R14; 185/65 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14