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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 AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

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

Dimensions & Weight

Length4703 mm / 185.2 in / 185.2 inGround clearance124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1462 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 inTotal (curb) weight1510 kg / 3329 lb / 3329 lb
Wheelbase2703 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 inDry weight
Track front1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

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 supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2496 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio19.5 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power110.0 kW / 149.6 hp / 149.6 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque310.0 Nm / 228.6 lbft / 228.6 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific 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
Steering  
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
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat 2.5 TDI

 
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