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1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1991, 1992, 1993

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat (B3)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
How fast is the car, 1991 Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?224 km/h | 139.19 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?174 Hp, 235 Nm
173.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?2.8 l
2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1991 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat (B3) Sedan 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?4575 mm
180.12 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?1705 mm
67.13 in.
What is the curb weight, 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?1325 kg
2921.12 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?1860 kg
4100.6 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?495 - 820 l
17.48 - 28.96 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1991 Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B3)
Modification (Engine) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg
34.45 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 224 km/h 139.19 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. 173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AAA
Engine displacement 2792 cm3 170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm 3.56 in.
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 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1325 kg 2921.12 lbs.
Max. weight 1860 kg 4100.6 lbs.
Max load 535 kg 1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 495 l 17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 820 l 28.96 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 Spring Strut
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/50 R15 V
Wheel rims size15