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Volkswagen Passat B3 2.0 (115 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Passat:
The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles.
A "four-door coupé" variant of the Passat with a lower roof was released in the North American market in 2008 as the Passat CC, which was then renamed to Volkswagen CC. The CC was succeeded by the Arteon in 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B3 Overview:
Volkswagen Passat (B3). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1155 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.7 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Passat B3 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore no official star rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era.
2.0 (115 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers competent performance with the ease of an automatic transmission, though acceleration is slightly dulled.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is marginally worse than the manual 2.0, but still acceptable for an automatic of its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior, especially for families.
- • Wide range of engines, from economical diesels to powerful VR6.
- • Robust build quality and durable mechanicals for its era.
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys.
- • Good value on the used car market.
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards (no Euro NCAP rating).
- • Base engines can feel underpowered, especially the non-turbo diesels.
- • Interior plastics and trim can show age and wear.
- • Higher-performance petrol engines can be thirsty.
- • Potential for rust on older, neglected examples.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B3: 1989 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Passat |
| Generation: | B3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (115 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2E More details about the engine 2E |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 99.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1155 |
| Max. weight: | 1700 |
| Max load: | 545 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 820 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 495 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4575 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1705 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1460 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2625 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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