This 2.8 VR6 MT (174 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Estate, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1991 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 18 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 | 14.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65litre |
| Cruising range | from 460 to 760km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO II |
| Top speed | 222km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.1second |
| Displacement | 2792cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 174bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 235Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4200RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Injectors |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90.3mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4340mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1430mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475mm |
| Front track | 1478mm |
| Rear track | 1465mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1455kg |
| Gross weight | 1860kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 340litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1300litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3360kg |
| Body type | Estate |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 17 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.