(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Passat Variant 2.8 VR6 | Issued until | 1993 |
| Serie | Passat | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | 315 | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | B3 | Number of doors | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4595 mm / 180.9 in / 180.9 in | Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1720 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1475 kg / 3252 lb / 3252 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1428 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | AAA | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | VR (narrow-angle V) engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2792 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 128.0 kW / 174.0 hp / 174.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 235.0 Nm / 173.3 lbft / 173.3 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/50 R15 | Tyres rear | 205/50 R15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8 VR6
