Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993

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Volkswagen Passat (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (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 Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 14.5 l/100 km
16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.2 l/100 km
28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 224 km/h
139.19 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.3 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AAA
Engine displacement 2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
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 2
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
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Coolant 8.2 l
8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1325 kg
2921.12 lbs.
Max. weight 1860 kg
4100.6 lbs.
Max load 535 kg
1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 495 l
17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 820 l
28.96 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4575 mm
180.12 in.
Width 1705 mm
67.13 in.
Height 1480 mm
58.27 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm
103.35 in.
Front track 1480 mm
58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track 1420 mm
55.91 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 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 205/50 R15 V
Wheel rims size 15

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