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

Volkswagen Passat · 1993 - 1996 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Passat 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) produces 174 hp and 235 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 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
235 Nm
0–100
8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h

Engine

Power 174 hp
Power (kW) 128 kW
Torque 235 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 8.7 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 4,600 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 481 l
Unladen weight 1,325 kg
Gross weight limit 1,910 kg
Tyre size 205/50Zr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Passat 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) compared with 2,549 trims of other cars from the 1990–1996 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 174 hp 140 hp
better than 78%
Torque 235 Nm 211 Nm
better than 69%
Top speed 224 km/h 194 km/h
better than 83%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.7 s 11.5 s
better than 80%
Combined consumption 9.6 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 29%
CO2 emissions 229 g/km 212 g/km
better than 27%
Cargo volume 481 l 446 l
better than 71%
Unladen weight 1,325 kg 1,310 kg
better than 43%

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
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 140 Nm 16.3 s 169 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 195 g/km
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) Diesel 75 hp 150 Nm 18.0 s 165 km/h 6.5 l/100 km 172 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 145 Nm 14.4 s 178 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 202 Nm 14.1 s 178 km/h 5.3 l/100 km 141 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 11.9 s 193 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 135 g/km
2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 11.7 s 192 km/h 8.1 l/100 km
2.0L 5MT AWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 11.7 s 192 km/h 8.1 l/100 km
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 11.8 s 195 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 281 g/km
2.0L 4AT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 180 Nm 8.5 l/100 km 202 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 180 Nm 9.7 s 213 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 202 g/km
2.8L VR6 4AT FWD (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 235 Nm