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Volkswagen Passat 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating66.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3167 ccm (193.25 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3167 ccm (193.25 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 90.9 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed246.0 km/h (152.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1506 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space541 litres (143 gallons)
Optional cargo space541 litres (143 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2270 kg (5,004.5 pounds)
Towing weight2200 kg (4,850.2 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR34890
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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