Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B5)
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
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 7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h
136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 64.5 Hp/l
Torque 205 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
151.2 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
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Coolant 9 l
9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1335 kg
2943.17 lbs.
Max. weight 1885 kg
4155.71 lbs.
Max load 550 kg
1212.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 475 l
16.77 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 745 l
26.31 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
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 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15

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