Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /Sedan 1991 - 1993/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B3)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l

How fast is 1991 Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

224 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

174 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

4575 mm
180.12 in.

What is the width of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

1705 mm
67.13 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1325 kg
2921 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1860 kg
4101 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

495 - 820 l
17.5 - 29 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

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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

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.7 sec

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

8.3 sec

Maximum speed

224 km/h 139 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.6 kg/Hp, 131.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 177.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.3 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 173 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

V-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

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1325 kg 2921 lbs.

Max. weight

1860 kg 4101 lbs.

Max load

535 kg 1179 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

495 l 17.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

820 l 29 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4575 mm 180.12 in.

Width

1705 mm 67.13 in.

Height

1480 mm 58.27 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1480 mm 58.27 in.

Rear (Back) track

1420 mm 55.91 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

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

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)1991, 1992, 1993: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions