Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1991 - 1993/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)?

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 1991 Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

218 km/h | 135 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

174 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 1991 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 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

4595 mm
180.91 in.

What is the width of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1720 mm
67.72 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1475 kg
3252 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1940 kg
4277 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

465 - 1500 l
16.4 - 53 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B3)

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Start of production

1991 year

End of production

1993 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.6 sec

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

8.2 sec

Maximum speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 118 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 159.3 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

V-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

OHC

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

1475 kg 3252 lbs.

Max. weight

1940 kg 4277 lbs.

Max load

465 kg 1025 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

465 l 16.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1500 l 53 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4595 mm 180.91 in.

Width

1720 mm 67.72 in.

Height

1485 mm 58.46 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1485 mm 58.46 in.

Rear (Back) track

1428 mm 56.22 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m 32.81 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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with rod connecting the arms

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 Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993/