Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI (280 hp) 4MOTION DSG

Gasoline engine with 280 hp (206 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), built 2015–2018, sedan body, all-wheel drive (4x4). It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power280 hp (206 kW)
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0–62 mph5.5 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 TSI (280 hp) 4MOTION DSG
Engine codeCJXA, DJHC
Displacement2.0 L (1,984 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDirect injection
Engine oil capacity6.0 qt (5.7 l)

Performance

Power280 hp (206 kW) @ 5600-6500 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm) @ 1700-5600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)5.5 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City26 mpg (8.9 l/100 km)
Highway33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions257 g/mi (160 - 159 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank17.4 gal (66 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length187.7 in (4,767 mm)
Width72.1 in (1,832 mm)
Height57.3 in (1,456 mm)
Curb weight3,395 lb (1,540 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,894 lb (2,220 kg)
Cargo volume20.7 cu ft (586 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveAll-wheel drive (4x4)
SteeringElectric power steering
Tires215/55 R17
Wheels7J x 17
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.
  • All-wheel drive needs fresh fluid in the differentials and the coupling: ask for the service records.
  • 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 (B8) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 TSI (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (125 hp) DSGGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) 4MOTION ACTGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACTGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG ACTGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 TDI (120 hp)Diesel120 hp (88 kW)
1.6 TDI (120 hp) DSGDiesel120 hp (88 kW)
2.0 BiTDI (240 hp) DSG 4MOTIONDiesel240 hp (177 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTIONDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSGDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp)Diesel190 hp (140 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) DSGDiesel190 hp (140 kW)
2.0 TDI (190 hp) DSG 4MOTIONDiesel190 hp (140 kW)
1.8 TSI (180 hp)Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)
1.8 TSI (180 hp) DSGGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSGGasoline220 hp (162 kW)
GTE 1.4 TSI (218 hp) DSG Plug-in HybridGasoline hybrid218 hp (160 kW)
1.5 TSI (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.5 TSI (150 hp) DSGGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TSI (272 hp) 4MOTION DSGGasoline272 hp (200 kW)

← All Volkswagen Passat (B8) engines

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