Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG /Sedan 2011 - 2015/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2011 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

280 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2011 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

3.6 l
3597 cm³
219.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2011 Volkswagen 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

6, VR-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) Sedan 2011 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

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

What is the length of 2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

4868 mm
191.65 in.

What is the width of 2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

1835 mm
72.24 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2011 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

1563 kg
3446 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2011 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

2100 kg
4630 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2011 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?

450 l
15.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2011 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG?

6, automatic transmission DSG

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- Volkswagen Passat
  - Passat (North America, A32)
    - 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
    - 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
    - 2.5 (170 Hp)
    - 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
    - 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
    - 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG
    - 2.0 TDI (140 Hp)
    - 1.8 TSI (170 Hp) Tiptronic
    - 1.8 TSI (170 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat (North America, A32)

Modification (Engine)

3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2011 year

End of production

2015 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 179.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 223.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

77.8 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 258 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EA390 / CDVB

Engine displacement

3597 cm³ 219.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

96.4 mm 3.8 in.

Compression ratio

11.4:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct 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

10.1 l 10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1563 kg 3446 lbs.

Max. weight

2100 kg 4630 lbs.

Max load

537 kg 1184 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

450 l 15.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg 992 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4868 mm 191.65 in.

Width

1835 mm 72.24 in.

Height

1487 mm 58.54 in.

Wheelbase

2803 mm 110.35 in.

Front track

1577 mm 62.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1550 mm 61.02 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

138 mm 5.43 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m 38.39 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

6 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x25 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 272x10 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

235/45 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18

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