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Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat (B3, B4)
Year of production

1991

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Power

174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

224 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
AAA
Power
174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
62.3 Hp/l
Torque
235 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)

1325 kg

Max weight (kg)

1860 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

495 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

820 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4575 mm

Width (mm)

1705 mm

Height (mm)

1480 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2625 mm

Front track (mm)

1480 mm

Rear track (mm)

1420 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

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Spring Strut

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/50 R15 V

Rear tires size

205/50 R15 V

Wheel rims size

R15

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