This 2.3 V5 AT (170 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.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.9litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 400 to 740km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 220km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.6second |
| Displacement | 2324cm3 |
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| Engine power | 170bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 6 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 225Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3200RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 9.9m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4409mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1485mm |
| Wheelbase | 2515mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1425kg |
| Gross weight | 1910kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 460litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1470litre |
| Body type | Estate |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 16.7 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.