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Technical data

This 2.8 VR6 AT H3 (140 hp) engine was fitted in the T4 Minibus, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 36 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km18.3litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km11.5litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km14litre
Fuel tank capacity80litre
Cruising rangefrom 440 to 700km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed167km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)16.8second

Engine

Displacement2792cm3
Engine power140bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 4 500RPM
Maximum torque240Nm
RPM at max torque3000RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder2
Bore81mm
Stroke90.3mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears4
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive

Body

Seats6
Length4789mm
Width1840mm
Height2385mm
Wheelbase2920mm
Front track1589mm
Rear track1554mm
Ground clearance200mm
Kerb weight2218kg
Gross weight2800kg
Displacement582kg
Min. boot capacity540litre
Max. boot capacity5400litre
Body typeMinibus

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion, Double wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent, Spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City22 litres / 100km
Highway13.8 litres / 100km
Average16.8 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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