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Comparison Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) & Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG


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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp)
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Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Passat Passat
Generation: Passat Variant (B5) Passat (North America, A33)
Engine / modification: 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG
Production start: 1997 year 2015 year
Production end: 2000 year 2018 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13 l/100 km 11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.3 l/100 km 10.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 70 l
Power: 170 hp 280 hp
Max power in: 6200 rpm. 6200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 221 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.4 sec
Torque: 220 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Model Engine: AZX EA390 / CDVB
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2324 cm3 3597 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 9 l 9 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: V engine VR-engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 5 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.8 11.4
Piston Stroke: 90.2 mm 96.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4683 mm 4875 mm
Width: 1746 mm 1834 mm
Height: 1498 mm 1487 mm
Wheelbase: 2703 mm 2803 mm
Front track: 1515 mm 1577 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1515 mm 1550 mm
Ride height(clearance): 138 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 495 l 450 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1600 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2020 kg 2110 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1485 kg 1620 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m
Tire size: 205/55 R16 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19
Wheel rims size: R16 8J x 18; 8J x 19