Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 2.3 VR5

Volkswagen Passat 1997 2.3 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 2.3 VR5 has been produced from August, 1998 to June, 1999. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 205 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Volkswagen Passat 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 2.3 VR5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 2.3 VR5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 217 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant 2.3 VR5 fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.