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Volkswagen Passat (B3)Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Generation
Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine)
2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Start of production
1991
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
8.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
224 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.6 kg/Hp, 131.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 177.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
62.3 Hp/l
Torque
235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AAA
Engine displacement
2792 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
81 mm
Piston Stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1325 kg
Max. weight
1860 kg
Max load
535 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
495 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
820 l
Fuel tank capacity
70 l

Dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1705 mm
Height
1480 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear (Back) track
1420 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Suspension strut
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/50 R15 V
Wheel rim size
15