Volkswagen Passat 5.0 Sedan Japan 2.8 V6 Syncro 4WD, Configuration
| Volume | 2.8 l |
| Power | 193 hp |
| Consumption | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Full (4WD) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 130 mm |
| Front tires | 195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | 195/65R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | April 1999 — March 2000 |
| Drive type | Full (4WD) |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,771 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 130 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,680 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,740 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,460 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.400 m |
| Front track width | 1,495 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,490 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,570 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.13 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 62 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 193 hp |
| Maximum power | 142 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 280.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 29.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,200 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.60 |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.500 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.400 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Additional engine information | Electronic fuel injection system |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 10.50 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.6640 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.9980 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.4060 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7420 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 4.0950 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/65R15 |
| Rear wheels | 195/65R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rear wiper | |
| Factory tint | |
| Glazing with UV protection |
Roof
| Luke |
Additional exterior elements
| Front spoiler | |
| Rear spoiler |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Leather upholstery | |
| Wood-like interior trim |
Seats
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Power rear seat |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric windows |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Door stiffener | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer | |
| Rugged body |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
Child safety
| Child seat anchors |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| CD player | |
| MD player |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | - |