Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /Sedan 1993 - 1996/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B4)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

Euro 2

How fast is 1993 Passat (B4) 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 1993 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

174 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1993 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1993 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

6, VR-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B4) Sedan 1993 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1993 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

4605 mm
181.3 in.

What is the width of 1993 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

1720 mm
67.72 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1993 Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1325 kg
2921 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1910 kg
4211 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

578 - 990 l
20.4 - 35 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1993 Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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- Volkswagen Passat
  - Passat (B4)
    - 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) Automatic
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    - 2.0 (115 Hp)
    - 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
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    - 1.8 (90 Hp) Automatic
    - 1.8 (90 Hp)
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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (B4)

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Start of production

1993 year

End of production

1996 year

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

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 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

Emission standard

Euro 2

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

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

DOHC

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

1910 kg 4211 lbs.

Max load

585 kg 1290 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

578 l 20.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

990 l 35 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg 1543 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4605 mm 181.3 in.

Width

1720 mm 67.72 in.

Height

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1485 mm 58.46 in.

Rear (Back) track

1428 mm 56.22 in.

Front overhang

915 mm 36.02 in.

Rear overhang

1065 mm 41.93 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m 35.1 ft.

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, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/