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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B5)
Modification (Engine) 2.5 TDI (150 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.4 sec
Maximum speed 208 km/h
129.25 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 310 Nm @ 1500 rpm.
228.64 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AKN, AFB
Engine displacement 2496 cm3
152.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 78.3 mm
3.08 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 19.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.4 l
5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt
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Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1510 kg
3328.98 lbs.
Max. weight 2040 kg
4497.43 lbs.
Max load 530 kg
1168.45 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 4703 mm
185.16 in.
Width 1746 mm
68.74 in.
Height 1462 mm
57.56 in.
Wheelbase 2703 mm
106.42 in.
Front track 1515 mm
59.65 in.
Rear (Back) track 1515 mm
59.65 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 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Spring Strut
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