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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) Automatic 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Passat
Generation

Passat Variant (B5)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) Automatic

Power

170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

220 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

217 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
AZX
Power
170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
73.1 Hp/l
Torque
220 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
2324 cm3
Number of cylinders
5
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
90.2 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1485 kg

Max weight (kg)

2020 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

495 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1600 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4683 mm

Width (mm)

1746 mm

Height (mm)

1498 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2703 mm

Front track (mm)

1515 mm

Rear track (mm)

1515 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/55 R16

Rear tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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