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Comparison Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 1.8 16V (136 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG


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Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 1.8 16V (136 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Passat Passat
Generation: Passat (B3, B4) Passat (North America, A32)
Engine / modification: 1.8 16V (136 Hp) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
Production start: 1988 year 2011 year
Production end: 1989 year 2015 year
Coupe type: Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4
Num. of seats: 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 70 l
Power: 136 hp 280 hp
Max power in: 6200 rpm.
Torque: 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Model Engine: EA390 / CDVB
Engine position: Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 3597 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.1 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: VR-engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 11.4
Piston Stroke: 96.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Length: 4868 mm
Width: 1835 mm
Height: 1487 mm
Wheelbase: 2803 mm
Front track: 1577 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1550 mm
Ride height(clearance): 138 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 450 l
Max weight: 2100 kg
Kerb Weight: 1563 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 450 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18