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Volkswagen Passat 2.3

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 2.3
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2327 ccm (141.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2327 ccm (141.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque206 Nm (21.0 kgf-m or 151.9 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.2 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1031 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1455 kg (3,207.7 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
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