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Volkswagen Passat 2.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 2.8
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2771 ccm (169.09 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2771 ccm (169.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power193.00 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1266 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1525 kg (3,362.0 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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