Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) Specs

Volkswagen LogoVolkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) has been in production since 1992 - 1998. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 2.8L liters, engines produces a power of 172 Hp. Fuel consumption of Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) is 8.9 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4380x1710x1405 mm, and the weight is from 1340 kg.

Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1992 - 1998
Volkswagen Jetta III 2.8 VR6 (172 Hp) 1992 - 1998


General data

GenerationJetta III
Modification2.8 VR6 (172 Hp)
Start of production1992 year
End of production1998 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - combined8.9 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)7.8 sec
Maximum speed225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7.8 kg/Hp, 128.4 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power172 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre61.6 Hp/l
Torque175 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Transverse
Engine displacement2792 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore81 mm
Piston Stroke90.3 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHC
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSuspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size205/50 R15
Wheel rims size6.5J x 15

Dimensions

Length4380 mm
Width1710 mm
Height1405 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Front track1450 mm
Rear (Back) track1434 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1340 kg
Max. weight1725 kg
Max load385 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum500 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum885 l
Fuel tank capacity55 l