1986-1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3 3AT --vs-- 1988-1993 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 MT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Chevrolet Caprice
1986 - 1990
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Trim 4.3 3AT 2.8 VR6 MT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) 827 —
Number Of Seats 6 5
Length (mm) 5405 4580
Width (mm) 1914 1705
Height (mm) 1433 1480
Wheelbase (mm) 2945 2625
Front Track (mm) 1568 1480
Rear Track (mm) 1542 1420
Curb Weight (kg) 1616 1280
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) 187 120
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — —
Payload (kg) — —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) — 1860
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 592 495
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 592 495
Maximum Torque (N·m) 305 235

Engine Specifications

Spec
Chevrolet Caprice
1986 - 1990
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Injection Type Monoinjection Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout V-type V-type
Number Of Cylinders 6 6
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 2
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 101 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 88 90
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 2000 4200
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 4300 2792
Engine HP 140 174
Engine HP (rpm) 4000 5800

Transmission

Spec
Chevrolet Caprice
1986 - 1990
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Drive Wheels Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 3 5
Turning Circle (m) 13.6 10.7
Transmission Automatic Manual

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Chevrolet Caprice
1986 - 1990
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) 15.4 9.7
Range (km) — 480|850
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 93 70
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 13.1 8.2
Max Speed (km/h) 169 224
City Fuel (100km/L) — 14.5
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Chevrolet Caprice
1986 - 1990
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Back Suspension Multi wishbone Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Double wishbone Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes drum Disc
Front Brakes Disc ventilated disc