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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat (North America, A33)
Year of production

2015

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG

Power

280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

350 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
77.8 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine displacement
3597 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
VR-engine
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
96.4 mm
Compression ratio
11.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1620 kg

Max weight (kg)

2110 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

450 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4875 mm

Width (mm)

1834 mm

Height (mm)

1487 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2803 mm

Front track (mm)

1577 mm

Rear track (mm)

1550 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Front suspension system

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x25 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 272x10 mm

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

235/45 R18; 235/40 R19

Rear tires size

235/45 R18; 235/40 R19

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 8J x 19

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