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Volkswagen Passat 2.5 TDI

(1998 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1998
ModelPassat 2.5 TDIIssued until2000
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation3B2
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountry

Bodywork

Base platformB5Number of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4703 mm / 185.2 in / 185.2 inTotal (curb) weight1510 kg / 3329 lb / 3329 lb
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inDry weight
Height1462 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2703 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 62 mph (100 km/h)

Engine

Engine CodeAFBTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in
FueldieselStroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyHigh Pressure InjectionEngine displacement2496 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio19.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power110.0 kW / 149.6 hp / 149.6 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque310.0 Nm / 228.6 lbft / 228.6 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output
CoolantSpecific output
Catalytic converterSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

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/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front7J x 16Wheels rear7J x 16
Tyres front205/55 R16Tyres rear205/55 R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat 2.5 TDI

 
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