Volkswagen1990 Passat Variant 1.6 TD Specs

1990 (B3) Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TD Specs & Performance

1990, 1991, 1992 (B3)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

103 mph

15.8 seconds

79 hp

39.9 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

16.4-53 ft3
lb
2,623 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
103 mph
0-62 mph
15.8 seconds
0-60 mph
15.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
33.2 lb/hp
Power
79 hp
Torque
114 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
39.9 mpg
Total Range
737 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
96.9 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
79 hp @ 4,600 RPM
80 ps @ 4,600 RPM
Peak Torque
114 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
155 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Diesel Indirect
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
23:1
Bore x Stroke
3.012 x 3.402 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
20 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.2 in3
BMEP
177.9 PSI
12.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/65R14 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Wagon
Door Count
5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.4-53 ft3
Curb Weight
2,623 lbs
Gross Weight
3,770 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,147 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,213-2,205 lbs
Length
179.9 in
Width
67.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Front Track
58.2 in
Rear Track
56 in
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3.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating3.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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