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Comparison Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 1.8 (90 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic


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Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 1.8 (90 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Passat Passat
Generation: Passat Variant B3,B4 Passat (North America, A32)
Engine / modification: 1.8 (90 Hp) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
Production start: 1988 year 2011 year
Production end: 1997 year 2014 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.3 l/100 km 10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.4 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Power: 90 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 173 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 14.7 sec
Torque: 145 Nm/2500 rpm. 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Model Engine: 07K / CBTA, CBUA
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 1781 cm3 2480 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6 l
Coolant: 7.1 l
Fuel System: Mono-point injection Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 5
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10 9.5
Piston Stroke: 86.4 mm 92.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 82.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4595 mm 4868 mm
Width: 1720 mm 1835 mm
Height: 1445 mm 1487 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2803 mm
Front track: 1479 mm 1577 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1422 mm 1550 mm
Ride height(clearance): 138 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 465 l 450 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1500 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Suspension with traction connecting levers
Max weight: 1780 kg 2030 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1320 kg 1461 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 450 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 185/65 R 14 215/60 R16; 215/55 R17
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17