Volkswagen Top Speed

Passat variant (b3)

169.00 km/h

or 105.01 mp/h

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 mpg30.7 UK mpg10.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg48.7 UK mpg17.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg37.66 UK mpg13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 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 location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 1F
Engine displacement 1600 cm3 97.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Mono-point injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
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 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 (manual transmission) 5
Front brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering