1997 Passat Variant 2.3 VR5 Specs1997 (B5) Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.3 VR5 Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2001 (B5)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.3 L V5
- 
- 133 mph
- 
- 9.3 seconds
- 
- 148 BHP
- 
- 29.1 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495-1,600 L
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- 1,450 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 133 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.3 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 102 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 148 BHP
- Torque
- 151 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 29.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 396 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.3 Litre
- 2,324 cc
- Configuration
- V5
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 148 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
- 150 ps @ 6,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 151 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
- 205 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (10v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 62 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 90.2 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 64 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 30 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 465 cc
- BMEP
- 11.1 Bar
- 160.8 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 195/65R15 V
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Medium Estate
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 495-1,600 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,450 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,925 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 475 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,500 kg
- Length
- 4,669 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,496 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,703 mm
- Front Track
- 1,498 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,500 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
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