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1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Passat

Modification

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1993

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

235 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 173.33 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1475 kg 3251.8 lbs

Length

4595 mm 180.91 in

Width

1720 mm 67.72 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.5 l/100 km 17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.8 l/100 km 30.15 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AAA

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

235 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 173.33 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.36 US qt
5.28 UK qt

Coolant

8.2 l 8.69 US qt
7.21 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4595 mm 180.91 in

Width

1720 mm 67.72 in

Height

1485 mm 58.46 in

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in

Front track

1485 mm 58.46 in

Rear (Back) track

1428 mm 56.22 in

Turning diameter

10 m 32.81 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Tire size

- Front

205/50 R15

Wheel rims

6J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1475 kg 3251.8 lbs

Max. weight

1940 kg 4277 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

465 l 16.42 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1500 l 52.97 cu ft

- Max. roof load

465 kg 1025.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) is made in 1991 1992 1993