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Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4Motion Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4Motion Variant
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.82 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power275.7 PS (203 kW or 272 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque370.00 Nm (37.7 kgf-m or 272.9 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1515 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2727 litres (720 gallons)
Cargo space450 litres (119 gallons)
Optional cargo space1545 litres (408 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1822 kg (4,016.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2320 kg (5,114.7 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR43755
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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