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Technical data

This 2.5 TDI MT H2 (174 hp) engine was fitted in the T5 Minibus, which was produced by Volkswagen from 2003 to 2009. In addition to this engine, 14 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 km10.8litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km8.9litre
Fuel tank capacity80litre
Cruising rangefrom 740 to 1 030km
FuelDiesel
Emission standardEURO III
Top speed174km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)13.7second

Engine

Displacement2461cm3
Engine power174bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 3 500RPM
Maximum torque400Nm
RPM at max torque2000RPM
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeInjectors
Forced inductionTurbocharger
IntercoolerYes
Number of cylinders5
Valves per cylinder2
Bore81mm
Stroke95.5mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle11.9m

Body

Seats4
Length4890mm
Width1904mm
Height2600mm
Wheelbase3000mm
Front track1628mm
Rear track1637mm
Ground clearance167mm
Kerb weight2577kg
Gross weight3000kg
Displacement423kg
Body typeMinibus

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionStrut
Rear suspensionDampers, Shortened coil springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City12.4 litres / 100km
Highway9 litres / 100km
Average10.2 litres / 100km

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

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