This 2.5 TDI MT (150 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 | 11.4litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62litre |
| Cruising range | from 540 to 1 190km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 220km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.9second |
| Displacement | 2496cm3 |
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| Engine power | 150bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 4 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 310Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 1500RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Direct injection |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.4m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4703mm |
| Width | 1746mm |
| Height | 1462mm |
| Wheelbase | 2703mm |
| Front track | 1515mm |
| Rear track | 1515mm |
| Ground clearance | 124mm |
| Kerb weight | 1423kg |
| Gross weight | 2010kg |
| 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 | 13.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 7.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.