This 2.3 V5 4Motion MT (170 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Sedan, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 37 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4376mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1446mm |
| Wheelbase | 2513mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Max. boot capacity | 670litre |
| Min. boot capacity | 340litre |
| Kerb weight | 1451kg |
| Gross weight | 1970kg |
| Displacement | 519kg |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2324cm3 |
| Engine power | 170bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 6 200RPM |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Maximum torque | 225Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3200RPM |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 218km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.1second |
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.1litre |
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62litre |
| Cruising range | from 440 to 820km |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 11m |
| City | 16.9 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 9.1 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.