Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (North America, A32)
Modification (Engine) 2.5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production 2011 year
End of production 2014 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.7 l/100 km
22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.6 l/100 km
30.9 US mpg
37.2 UK mpg
13.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 68.5 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 07K / CBTA, CBUA
Engine displacement 2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 92.8 mm
3.65 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
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Coolant 7.1 l
7.5 US qt | 6.25 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1461 kg
3220.95 lbs.
Max. weight 2030 kg
4475.38 lbs.
Max load 569 kg
1254.43 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 450 l
15.89 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load without brakes 450 kg
992.08 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 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 (Cd) 0.29
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 Tiptronic
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 312×25 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 272×10 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/60 R16; 215/55 R17
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17

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