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Passat
1988 Volkswagen Passat
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
B3 (Type 35i)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Displacement
1,595 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,575 mm
(180.1 in)
Width
1,705 mm
(67.1 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,625 mm
(103.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,479 mm
(58.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
110 mm
(4.3 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Connectivity
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Front
Mid-Strip
Rear
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
B3
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rear Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Bottom of the Doors
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Tilt
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Light
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
495 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
870 litres
Carpet
Design
Pedals
Standard
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H1
H4
Main Beam
H1
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
Passat
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Rubber
Optional
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
BA9s (T4W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Sedan
Variant
Passat Standard
1973–2022
Passat Sedan Generations
8 of 18
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B3 (Type 35i)
1988–1994
Year
1988
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
