Volkswagen
Passat B3
B31988–1993salooncar
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| Trim | Engine | Power | 0–62 | Gearbox | Drive | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 VR6 | 2.8 VR6 | 172 bhp | 8.3s | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | fwd | 1991–1993 |
| 1.8 G60 | 1.8 G60 | 158 bhp | 9.7s | 5-speed manual | awd | 1989–1993 |
| 1.8 16V | 1.8 16V | 134 bhp | 10.5s | 5-speed manual | fwd | 1988–1993 |
| 2.0 16V | 2.0 16V | 134 bhp | 10.6s | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | fwd | 1988–1993 |
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 113 bhp | 12.1s | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | fwd | 1989–1993 |
| 1.8 Mono-Jetronic | 1.8 | 89 bhp | — | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | fwd | 1988–1991 |
| 1.8 Mono-Motronic | 1.8 | 89 bhp | — | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | fwd | 1991–1993 |
| 1.6 TD | 1.6 TDturbo | 79 bhp | — | 5-speed manual | fwd | 1988–1993 |
| 1.6 carbureted | 1.6 | 74 bhp | — | 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual | fwd | 1988–1993 |
| 1.6 Mono-Jetronic | 1.6 | 74 bhp | — | 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual | fwd | 1988–1990 |
| 1.8 | 1.8 | 74 bhp | — | 5-speed manual | fwd | 1990–1993 |
| 1.9 TD | 1.9 TDturbo | 74 bhp | — | 5-speed manual | fwd | 1991–1993 |
| 1.6 | 1.6 | 71 bhp | — | 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual | fwd | 1988–1989 |
| 1.9 D | 1.9 D | 67 bhp | — | 5-speed manual | fwd | 1989–1993 |
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- Wikipedia: Volkswagen Passat (B3) · en.wikipedia.org
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