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Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
0-100 km/h 7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel tank
62L
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineAMX, ATQ
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeFWD
TransmissionManual
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder5

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,670mm184in
Width
1,740mm69in
Height
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
475L
Max trunk volume
745L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

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