This 1.8 Syncro MT (125 hp) engine was fitted in the B5 Sedan (4-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1996 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 25 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 | 12.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.3litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62litre |
| Cruising range | from 480 to 900km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 202km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.3second |
| Displacement | 1781cm3 |
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| Engine power | 125bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 168Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Injectors |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 11.4m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4670mm |
| Width | 1740mm |
| Height | 1460mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700mm |
| Front track | 1498mm |
| Rear track | 1500mm |
| Ground clearance | 124mm |
| Kerb weight | 1335kg |
| Gross weight | 1990kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 475litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 745litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 15.4 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.2 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.