Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG 2011

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2011 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2015 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1550 mm

Width

1835 mm

Height

1487 mm

Length

4868 mm

Front track

1577 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.7

Wheelbase

2803 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

138 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 179.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 223.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l

Volume and Weight

Max load

537 kg

Kerb Weight

1563 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

450 l

Max. weight

2100 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x25 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 272x10 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Wheel rims size

8J x 18

Tires size

235/45 R18

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG