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

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon (estate) 1997 - 2000/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1997 Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

208 km/h | 129 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec
0-60 mph: 10.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1997 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

150 Hp, 205 Nm
151 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1997 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

2.3 l
2324 cm³
141.82 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) Station wagon (estate) 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

4675 mm
184.06 in.

What is the width of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

1375 kg
3031 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

1925 kg
4244 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?

495 - 1600 l
17.5 - 56.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic?

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Passat

Generation

Passat Variant (B5)

Modification (Engine)

2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2 l/100 km 15.5 US mpg
18.6 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.9 sec

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

10.4 sec

Maximum speed

208 km/h 129 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 109.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.7 kg/Nm, 149.1 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

1375 kg 3031 lbs.

Max. weight

1925 kg 4244 lbs.

Max load

550 kg 1213 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

495 l 17.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1600 l 56.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4675 mm 184.06 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1459 mm 57.44 in.

Wheelbase

2703 mm 106.42 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 Variant (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/