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Comparison Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG & Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)


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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
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Volkswagen Passat (B4) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Passat Passat
Generation: Passat (North America, A33) Passat (B4)
Engine / modification: 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Production start: 2015 year 1993 year
Production end: 2018 year 1996 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.8 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.4 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 2
Power: 280 hp 174 hp
Max power in: 6200 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 224 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.7 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: EA390 / CDVB AAA
Engine position: Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 3597 cm3 2792 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l 6 l
Coolant: 9 l 8.2 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: VR-engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 11.4 10
Piston Stroke: 96.4 mm 90.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4875 mm 4605 mm
Width: 1834 mm 1720 mm
Height: 1487 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase: 2803 mm 2625 mm
Front track: 1577 mm 1485 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1550 mm 1428 mm
Ride height(clearance): 138 mm
Front overhang: 915 mm
Rear overhang: 1065 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 450 l 578 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 990 l
Max weight: 2110 kg 1910 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1620 kg 1325 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m 10.7 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Tire size: 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18; 8J x 19 6J x 15