Dimensions & Capacity
| Spec |
Ford Taurus
1986 - 1991 |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 3.8 AT | 2.8 VR6 MT |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Load Height (mm) | — | — |
| Number Of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length (mm) | 4785 | 4580 |
| Width (mm) | 1800 | 1705 |
| Height (mm) | 1379 | 1480 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2695 | 2625 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1565 | 1480 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1535 | 1420 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1420 | 1280 |
| Wheel Size R14 | — | — |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 | 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) | 481 | 495 |
| Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) | — | — |
| Cargo Volume (m³) | — | — |
| Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) | 481 | 495 |
| Maximum Torque (N·m) | 292 | 235 |
Engine Specifications
| Spec |
Ford Taurus
1986 - 1991 |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection | 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) | 96 | 81 |
| Stroke Cycle (mm) | 86 | 90 |
| Engine Placement | — | — |
| Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) | — | — |
| Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) | 2200 | 4200 |
| Max Power (kW) | — | — |
| Presence Of Intercooler | — | — |
| Capacity (cm³) | 3797 | 2792 |
| Engine HP | 140 | 174 |
| Engine HP (rpm) | 3800 | 5800 |
Transmission
| Spec |
Ford Taurus
1986 - 1991 |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Wheels | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | — | — |
| Number Of Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.6 | 10.7 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
Fuel & Performance
| Spec |
Ford Taurus
1986 - 1991 |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) | — | 9.7 |
| Range (km) | 360|550 | 480|850 |
| Emission Standards | — | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 61 | 70 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 185 | 224 |
| City Fuel (100km/L) | 17 | 14.5 |
| CO₂ Emissions (g/km) | — | — |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Spec |
Ford Taurus
1986 - 1991 |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Suspension | Independent, McPherson Struts, spring, Stabilizer bar | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front Suspension | Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar | Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
| Steering Type | — | — |
| Rear Brakes | drum | Disc |
| Front Brakes | Disc | ventilated disc |
