Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) /Sedan 1992 - 1998/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Jetta III?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 1992 Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1992 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

172 Hp, 175 Nm
129 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1992 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

6, VR-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Jetta III Sedan 1992 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?

4380 mm
172.44 in.

What is the width of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?

1710 mm
67.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

1340 kg
2954 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

1725 kg
3803 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?

425 - 885 l
15 - 31.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1992 Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Jetta

Generation

Jetta III

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)

Start of production

1992

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.4 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 128.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.7 kg/Nm, 130.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

172 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

175 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 129 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AAA

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.4 l 10.99 US qt | 9.15 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1340 kg 2954 lbs.

Max. weight

1725 kg 3803 lbs.

Max load

385 kg 849 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

425 l 15 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

885 l 31.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4380 mm 172.44 in.

Width

1710 mm 67.32 in.

Height

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in.

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1434 mm 56.46 in.

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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with rod connecting the arms

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/50 R15

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 15

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