1988 (B3) Volkswagen Passat CL, GL (Euro-Norm) Specs & Performance
1988, 1989, 1990 (B3)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 105 mph
- 
- 16.1 seconds
- 
- 71 hp
- 
- 31 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 17.5-29 ft3
- 
- 2,425 lbs
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 16.1 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 15.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 34.15 lb/hp
- Power
- 71 hp
- Torque
- 89 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 31 mpg
- Total Range
- 572 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 1.6 Liter
- 97.3 in3
- Layout
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 71 hp @ 5,200 RPM
- 72 ps @ 5,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 89 lb·ft @ 2,700 RPM
- 120 N·m @ 2,700 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 18.5 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.189 x 3.047 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.05:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.74 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 18 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 24.4 in3
- BMEP
- 137.1 PSI
- 9.5 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 165/70R14 S
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Medium Sedan
- Door Count
- 4
- Seat Count
- 5
- Luggage Space
- 17.5-29 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 2,425 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 3,571 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,146 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 1,102-2,646 lbs
- Length
- 180 in
- Width
- 67.1 in
- Height
- 56.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.6 in
- Front Track
- 58.3 in
- Rear Track
- 56.3 in
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