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

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro /Sedan 1997 - 2000/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B5)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1997 Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
218 km/h | 135 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1997 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
150 Hp, 205 Nm
151 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1997 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
2.3 l
2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B5) Sedan 1997 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
4670 mm
183.86 in.
What is the width of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
1430 kg
3153 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
1980 kg
4365 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
400 - 745 l
14.1 - 26.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.6 l/100 km 16.1 US mpg
19.3 UK mpg
6.8 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
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9 sec
Maximum speed
218 km/h 135 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.5 kg/Hp, 104.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7 kg/Nm, 143.4 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
5
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
2
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
1430 kg 3153 lbs.
Max. weight
1980 kg 4365 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
400 l 14.1 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
85 kg 187 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

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual 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