Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B5) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B5)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 20V (125 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 12.2 l/100 km
19.3 US mpg
23.2 UK mpg
8.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.4 l/100 km
36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 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 206 km/h
128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 70.2 Hp/l
Torque 168 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
123.91 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code ADR, APT, ARG
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1308 kg
2883.65 lbs.
Max. weight 1825 kg
4023.44 lbs.
Max load 517 kg
1139.79 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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