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Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP)

Volkswagen Passat Variant · 1988 - 1993 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) produces 174 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reaches 218 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.8 l/100 km, equal to 233 g CO2 per km.

Power
174 hp
Torque
240 Nm
0–100
8.3 s
Top speed
218 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 218 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 233 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,580 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 578 l
Unladen weight 1,300 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 Variant 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) compared with 1,420 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 218 km/h 187 km/h
better than 84%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s 11.9 s
better than 86%
Combined consumption 9.8 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 27%
CO2 emissions 233 g/km 209 g/km
better than 23%
Cargo volume 578 l 448 l
better than 91%
Unladen weight 1,300 kg 1,238 kg
better than 38%

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 Variant

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat Variant
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP) Diesel 68 hp 127 Nm 19.4 s 155 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 152 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP) Petrol 72 hp 125 Nm 16.3 s 161 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 183 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 140 Nm 15.8 s 165 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 192 g/km
1.9L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) Diesel 75 hp 140 Nm 18.0 s 160 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 152 g/km
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP) Diesel 80 hp 155 Nm 16.2 s 164 km/h 6.1 l/100 km 159 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 142 Nm 14.0 s 173 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 188 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP) Petrol 107 hp 154 Nm 11.9 s 184 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 185 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 11.5 s 191 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 197 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) Petrol 136 hp 180 Nm 10.4 s 200 km/h 9.2 l/100 km 219 g/km
1.8L G60 5MT AWD (160 HP) Petrol 160 hp 225 Nm 9.8 s 210 km/h 10.0 l/100 km 238 g/km