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Volkswagen Passat GT G60 Syncro

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat GT G60 Syncro
Year1990
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.2 litres/100 km (19.28 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (31.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power159.20 PS (117 kW or 157 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.00 Nm (22.9 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1206 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3680 litres (972 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
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