Specifications: Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998

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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat (B5)
Modification (Engine) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.5 l/100 km
14.3 US mpg
17.1 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 233 km/h
144.78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 133.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 193 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 69.6 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
206.52 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AMX, ATQ
Engine displacement 2771 cm3
169.1 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg
4409.25 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, automatic 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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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