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Comparison Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)


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Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1) 1.5 D (50 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Passat Passat
Generation: Passat (B3, B4) Passat Variant (B1)
Engine / modification: 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1.5 D (50 Hp)
Production start: 1991 year 1977 year
Production end: 1996 year 1980 year
Coupe type: Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.2 l/100 km 4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 70 l
Power: 174 hp 50 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 224 km/h 142 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.7 sec
Torque: 235 Nm/4200 rpm. 82 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2792 cm3 1471 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 3.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 10 23.5
Piston Stroke: 90.3 mm 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 76.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 4
Length: 4575 mm 4265 mm
Width: 1705 mm 1615 mm
Height: 1480 mm 1359 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2469 mm
Front track: 1480 mm 1341 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1420 mm 1349 mm
Ride height(clearance): 122 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 495 l 699 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 820 l 1461 l
Front suspension: Helical spring
Rear suspension: The depreciated rack
Max weight: 1860 kg 1420 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1325 kg 945 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.3 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 750 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 450 kg
Tire size: 205/50 R15 V
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 5J x 13