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Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B5)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
How fast is 1996 Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
238 km/h | 148 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.6 sec
0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
193 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1996 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
2.8 l
2771 cm3
169.1 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B5) Sedan 1996 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
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) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
1450 kg
3197 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
2000 kg
4409 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
475 - 745 l
16.8 - 26.3 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)
Start of production
1996 year
End of production
1998 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.2 sec
Maximum speed
238 km/h 148 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.5 kg/Hp, 133.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 193.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
193 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
69.6 Hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 207 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AMX, ATQ
Engine displacement
2771 cm3 169.1 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
82.5 mm 3.25 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio
10.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1450 kg 3197 lbs.
Max. weight
2000 kg 4409 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, 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
Tires size
205/55 R16
Wheel rims size
7J x 16