Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.0 i 20V (131 hp)

Gasoline engine with 131 hp (96 kW) and 144 lb-ft (195 Nm), built 2002–2005, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Passat (B5) has 16 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power131 hp (96 kW)
Torque144 lb-ft (195 Nm)
0–62 mph9.9 s
Top speed130 mph (210 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 i 20V (131 hp)
Engine codeALT
Displacement2.0 L (1,984 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-3
Bore82.5 mm
Stroke92.8 mm
Engine oil capacity4.4 qt (4.2 l)

Performance

Power131 hp (96 kW)
Torque144 lb-ft (195 Nm) @ 3300 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.9 s
Top speed130 mph (210 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City20 mpg (11.5 l/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8 l/100 km)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length185.2 in (4,703 mm)
Width68.7 in (1,746 mm)
Height57.6 in (1,462 mm)
Curb weight3,009 lb (1,365 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,255 lb (1,930 kg)
Cargo volume16.8 cu ft (475 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires195/65 R15
Wheels6J x 15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Passat with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Passat (B5) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6 (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.6 (101 hp) AutomaticGasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.8 20V (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 20V (125 hp) AutomaticGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 20V Syncro (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 T 20V (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.8 T 20V (150 hp) AutomaticGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.8T 20V (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1.8T 20V (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.9 TDI (110 hp) AutomaticDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.9 TDI Syncro (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
2.3 VR5 (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.3 VR5 (150 hp) AutomaticGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp)Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) AUtomaticGasoline193 hp (142 kW)
2.0 i Syncro (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.0i (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.0i (115 hp) AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.3 VR5 Syncro (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.3 i VR 20V Syncro (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
2.3i VR 20V (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
2.3i VR 20V (170 hp) AutoamaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
2.5 TDI (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.5 TDI Syncro (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.5 TDI Syncro (150 hp) AutomaticDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
1.9 TDI (101 hp)Diesel101 hp (74 kW)
1.9 TDI (101 hp) AutomaticDiesel101 hp (74 kW)
2.8 V6 30V Syncro (193 hp)Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)
2.8 V6 30V Syncro (193 hp) AutomaticGasoline193 hp (142 kW)
1.9 TDI (115 hp)Diesel115 hp (85 kW)
1.9 TDI (130 hp)Diesel130 hp (96 kW)
1.9 TDI (130 hp) AutomaticDiesel130 hp (96 kW)
1.9 TDI Syncro (131 hp)Diesel131 hp (96 kW)
2.5 TDI (180 hp)Diesel180 hp (132 kW)
2.5 TDI (180 hp) AutomaticDiesel180 hp (132 kW)
4.0i W8 32V (275 hp)Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)
4.0i W8 32V (275 hp) AutomaticGasoline275 hp (202 kW)

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