Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1996 - 2000/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B5)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1996 Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

214 km/h | 133 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.7 sec
0-60 mph: 10.2 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

150 Hp, 205 Nm
151 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

2.3 l
2324 cm³
141.82 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B5) Sedan 1996 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

4670 mm
183.86 in.

What is the width of 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

1335 kg
2943 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

1885 kg
4156 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

475 - 745 l
16.8 - 26.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (B5)

Modification (Engine)

2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.1 l/100 km 15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.7 sec

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

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

214 km/h 133 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 153.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.5 Hp/l

Torque

205 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 151 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AGZ

Engine displacement

2324 cm³ 141.82 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

90.2 mm 3.55 in.

Compression ratio

10.1:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.7 l 3.91 US qt | 3.26 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1335 kg 2943 lbs.

Max. weight

1885 kg 4156 lbs.

Max load

550 kg 1213 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

475 l 16.8 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

745 l 26.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4670 mm 183.86 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1460 mm 57.48 in.

Wheelbase

2700 mm 106.3 in.

Front track

1498 mm 58.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1500 mm 59.06 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, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

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

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6J x 15

Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/