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1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1991, 1992, 1993

What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1991 Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?218 km/h | 135.46 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?174 Hp, 235 Nm
173.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?2.8 l
2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1991 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) Station wagon (estate) 1991 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?4595 mm
180.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?1720 mm
67.72 in.
What is the curb weight, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?1475 kg
3251.82 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?1940 kg
4276.97 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?465 - 1500 l
16.42 - 52.97 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1991 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B3)
Modification (Engine) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.5 l/100 km 17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg
7.41 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.2 sec
Maximum speed 218 km/h 135.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 118 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.3 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AAA
Engine displacement 2792 cm3 170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1475 kg 3251.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs.
Max load 465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 465 l 16.42 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1500 l 52.97 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4595 mm 180.91 in.
Width 1720 mm 67.72 in.
Height 1485 mm 58.46 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1485 mm 58.46 in.
Rear (Back) track 1428 mm 56.22 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m 32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size6J x 15