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Passat B5 Saloon (3B2) (08.1996 - 12.2001)
Technical data VW Passat B5 Saloon (3B2)
  • Engines currently produced 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 20 V, 1.8 4motion, 1.8 Syncro/4motion, 1.8 T, 1.8 T Syncro, 1.8 Turbo, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.3 VR5, 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion, 2.8, 2.8 Protect, 2.8 Syncro, 2.8 V6, 2.8 V6 4motion, 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion
  • Max. power [kW] 142
  • Min. power [kW] 66
  • Max. power [hp] 193
  • Min. power [hp] 90
  • Max. number of cylinders 6
  • Min. number of cylinders 4
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 2771
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1595
  • Max. engine displacement 2.8
  • Min. engine displacement 1.6
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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