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Volkswagen Passat 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP)

Volkswagen Passat · 1988 - present · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP) produces 174 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches 224 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.6 l/100 km, equal to 229 g CO2 per km.

Power
174 hp
Torque
240 Nm
0–100
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h

Engine

Power 174 hp
Power (kW) 128 kW
Torque 240 Nm
Displacement 2,792 cc
Cylinders V6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 224 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 229 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,580 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 578 l
Unladen weight 1,280 kg
Gross weight limit 1,860 kg
Tyre size 205/50Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Passat 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP) compared with 1,419 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 174 hp 129 hp
better than 83%
Torque 240 Nm 193 Nm
better than 76%
Top speed 224 km/h 187 km/h
better than 87%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s 11.9 s
better than 86%
Combined consumption 9.6 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 30%
CO2 emissions 229 g/km 209 g/km
better than 25%
Cargo volume 578 l 448 l
better than 91%
Unladen weight 1,280 kg 1,239 kg
better than 40%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9d 5MT FWD (68 HP) Diesel 68 hp 127 Nm 19.0 s 160 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP) Petrol 72 hp 125 Nm 16.1 s 169 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 137 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 140 Nm 15.5 s 171 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 190 g/km
1.9d 5MT FWD (75 HP) Diesel 75 hp 140 Nm 17.7 s 165 km/h 6.5 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP) Diesel 80 hp 155 Nm 16.0 s 170 km/h 6.5 l/100 km 159 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 142 Nm 13.7 s 177 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP) Petrol 107 hp 154 Nm 11.7 s 190 km/h 7.8 l/100 km 187 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 11.3 s 195 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 195 g/km
1.8L G60 5MT FWD (120 HP) Petrol 120 hp 225 Nm 9.6 s 215 km/h 9.9 l/100 km 235 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) Petrol 136 hp 180 Nm 10.2 s 206 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 212 g/km
2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP) Diesel 174 hp 155 Nm