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2015 Volkswagen Passat (B8) GTE 1.4 TSI (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid DSG
General Information
Electric cars and hybrids specs
Electric motor 1
Electric motor 2
Electric motor 3
Performance
Fuel Type: petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 7 sec
Maximum speed: 225 km/h / 139.81 mph
Emission standard: Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.6 kg/Hp, 132.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 4.1 kg/Nm, 242.9 Nm/tonne
Internal combustion engine specs
Power: 156 Hp @ 5000-6000 rpm.
Power per litre: 111.8 Hp/l
Torque: 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. / 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3500 rpm.
Engine location: Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code: CUKC
Engine displacement: 1395 cm3 / 85.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders: 4
Position of cylinders: Inline
Cylinder Bore: 74.5 mm / 2.93 in.
Piston Stroke: 80 mm / 3.15 in.
Compression ratio: 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel System: Direct injection
Engine aspiration: Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain: DOHC
Engine oil capacity: 4 l / 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification: 5W-40 / VW 502 00
5W-30, 0W-30 / VW 504 00
Engine systems: Start & Stop System
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
Drive wheel: Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox: 6 gears, automatic transmission DSG
Front suspension: Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension: Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Tires size: 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 17; 7J x 17; 8J x 18
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight: 1647 kg / 3631.01 lbs.
Max. weight: 2200 kg / 4850.17 lbs.
Max load: 553 kg / 1219.16 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 402 l / 14.2 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 968 l / 34.18 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 l / 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Max. roof load: 100 kg / 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg / 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1900 kg / 4188.78 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg / 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg / 198.42 lbs.
Dimensions
Length: 4767 mm / 187.68 in.
Width: 1832 mm / 72.13 in.
Height: 1476 mm / 58.11 in.
Wheelbase: 2786 mm / 109.69 in.
Front track: 1578-1586 mm / 62.13 - 62.44 in.
Rear (Back) track: 1562-1570 mm / 61.5 - 61.81 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m / 38.39 ft.
Ride height (ground clearance): 145 mm / 5.71 in.
Width including mirrors: 2083 mm / 82.01 in.