(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Microbus | Issued until | |
| Serie | Microbus | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | minivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV) | Number of seats | 8 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4722 mm / 185.9 in / 185.9 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1909 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1904 mm / 75.0 in / 75.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1644 mm / 64.7 in / 64.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1644 mm / 64.7 in / 64.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.57 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (15.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.88 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 172.3 kW / 234.3 hp / 234.3 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 320.0 Nm / 236.0 lbft / 236.0 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 169.9 kW / 231.0 bhp / 231.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 72.4 kW/l / 1.613 bhp/cu in / 1.613 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.34 Nm/l / 0.878 lbft/cu in / 0.878 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 20 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 20 |
| Tyres front | 245/45 R 20 | Tyres rear | 245/45 R 20 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Microbus
