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Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Jetta
Generation

Jetta III
Year of production

1992

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)

Power

172 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

175 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
172 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
175 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine displacement
2792 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1340 kg

Max weight (kg)

1725 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

885 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4380 mm

Width (mm)

1710 mm

Height (mm)

1405 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2475 mm

Front track (mm)

1450 mm

Rear track (mm)

1434 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/50 R15

Rear tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

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