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Technical data

This 2.8 VR6 MT H2 (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 km16.2litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km9.6litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km12litre
Fuel tank capacity80litre
Cruising rangefrom 490 to 830km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed171km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)14.8second

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

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive

Body

Seats6
Length4789mm
Width1840mm
Height2015mm
Wheelbase2920mm
Front track1589mm
Rear track1554mm
Ground clearance200mm
Kerb weight2188kg
Gross weight2800kg
Displacement612kg
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.)

City19.4 litres / 100km
Highway11.5 litres / 100km
Average14.4 litres / 100km

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

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