Dimensions & Capacity
| Spec |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
Mercury Topaz
1988 - 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 2.8 VR6 MT | 3.0 MT |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Load Height (mm) | — | — |
| Number Of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length (mm) | 4580 | 4490 |
| Width (mm) | 1705 | 1735 |
| Height (mm) | 1480 | 1340 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2625 | 2540 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1480 | 1395 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1420 | 1460 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1280 | 1175 |
| Wheel Size R14 | — | — |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 120 | 130 |
| 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) | 495 | 365 |
| Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) | — | — |
| Cargo Volume (m³) | — | — |
| Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) | 495 | 365 |
| Maximum Torque (N·m) | 235 | 204 |
Engine Specifications
| Spec |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
Mercury Topaz
1988 - 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 81 | 93 |
| Stroke Cycle (mm) | 90 | 80 |
| Engine Placement | — | — |
| Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) | — | — |
| Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) | 4200 | 4250 |
| Max Power (kW) | — | — |
| Presence Of Intercooler | — | — |
| Capacity (cm³) | 2792 | 2986 |
| Engine HP | 174 | 137 |
| Engine HP (rpm) | 5800 | 4800 |
Transmission
| Spec |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
Mercury Topaz
1988 - 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Wheels | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | — | — |
| Number Of Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 | — |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
Fuel & Performance
| Spec |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
Mercury Topaz
1988 - 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) | 9.7 | 12 |
| Range (km) | 480|850 | 400|600 |
| Emission Standards | — | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 70 | 60 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 8.2 | — |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 224 | 170 |
| City Fuel (100km/L) | 14.5 | 15 |
| CO₂ Emissions (g/km) | — | — |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Spec |
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993 |
Mercury Topaz
1988 - 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar | Helical springs |
| Front Suspension | Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar | Helical springs |
| Steering Type | — | — |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | drum |
| Front Brakes | ventilated disc | Disc |
