







(2006 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Passat 3.2 V6 4MOTION | Issued until | |
| Serie | Passat | 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 | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4765 mm / 187.6 in / 187.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1472 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2709 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1553 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1566 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 | Frontal Area | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.66 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; aluminium head | 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 | direct petrol injection | Engine displacement | 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | 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 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 184.2 kW / 250.4 hp / 250.4 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 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 | 181.7 kW / 247.0 bhp / 247.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 77.5 kW/l / 1.727 bhp/cu in / 1.727 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.34 Nm/l / 0.878 lbft/cu in / 0.878 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | semi-automatic (clutchless manual) | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.52 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.8 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 246 km/h / 153 mph / 153 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.80 kW/ton / 202.31 bhp/ton / 202.31 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.9 l/100km / 20.3 mi/UK gal / 16.9 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mi/UK gal / 31.4 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mi/UK gal / 24.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 235 g/km / 378 g/mi / 378 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.4Li.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 235/45 R 17 W | Tyres rear | 235/45 R 17 W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat 3.2 V6 4MOTION