Compare: Volkswagen Passat 2011 Sedan 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (North America, A32)

Modification (Engine)

2.5 (170 Hp)

Start of production

2011

End of production

2014

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

8.4 kg/Hp, 118.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 167.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

68.5 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

07K / CBTA, CBUA

Engine displacement

2480 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82.5 mm

Piston Stroke

92.8 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1436 kg

Max. weight

2010 kg

Max load

574 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

450 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4868 mm

Width

1835 mm

Height

1487 mm

Wheelbase

2803 mm

Front track

1577 mm

Rear (Back) track

1550 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

138 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m

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

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x25 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 272x10 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/60 R16; 215/55 R17

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16; 7J x 17