This 2.3 V5 4Motion MT (150 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Variant wagon, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 30 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 | Estate |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4409mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1485mm |
| Wheelbase | 2515mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Max. boot capacity | 1470litre |
| Min. boot capacity | 460litre |
| Kerb weight | 1478kg |
| Gross weight | 1965kg |
| Displacement | 487kg |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2324cm3 |
| Engine power | 150bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 6 000RPM |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Maximum torque | 205Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3200RPM |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 211km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.5second |
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.9litre |
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.5litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63litre |
| Cruising range | from 420 to 790km |
| 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 | 9.9m |
| City | 17.9 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 9.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.