Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 12.5 l/100 km | 18.8 mpg US | 22.6 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100 km | 32.2 mpg US | 38.7 mpg UK Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 sec. The maximum speed is 225 km/h | 140 mph.

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Technical information

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) General information
Brand : Volkswagen
Model : Jetta
Generation : Jetta III
Engine / modification : 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)
Production start : 1992 year
Production end : 1998 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 12.5 l/100 km | 18.8 mpg US | 22.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 7.3 l/100 km | 32.2 mpg US | 38.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 55 l | 14.5 US gallons | 12.1 UK gallons
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Performance
Power : 172 hp | 127 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 225 km/h | 140 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 7.8 sec
Torque : 175 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Engine
Engine position : Front, transverse
Engine displacement : 2792 cm3
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : V engine
Valvetrain : OHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 2
Compression ratio : 10
Piston Stroke : 90.3 mm
Cylinder Bore : 81 mm
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4380 mm | 172.4 in
Width : 1710 mm | 67.3 in
Height : 1405 mm | 55.3 in
Wheelbase : 2475 mm | 97.4 in
Front track : 1450 mm | 57.1 in
Rear (Back) track : 1434 mm | 56.5 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 500 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 885 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Suspension with traction connecting levers
Max weight : 1725 kg | 3803 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Drum
Kerb Weight : 1340 kg | 2954 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size : 6.5J x 15

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