The 1995 Volkswagen Passat VR6 belonged to the third-generation Passats that began production in 1973. The 1995 Passat was a mid-size car that came as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback wagon. The car came with the uniquely configured VR6 six-cylinder engine that was somewhat a cross between a V-6 and an in-line six-cylinder engine to keep the size under 3.0 liters. The third-generation Passats represented a departure from VW's traditional boxy styling to a more aerodynamic body.
Power
The VR6 six-cylinder engine featured a single head for a staggered bank of cylinders. The engine was similar to a V-6 with cylinder two cylinder banks, but the VR6 cylinder banks were offset and tilted away from each other. It was a similar configuration to the Italian-made Lancia Fulvia four-cylinder models from the 1950s. The setup took up less space in the engine compartment with the VR6 displacing 2.8 liters. Its bore was 3.23 inches and the stroke measured 3.54 inches. The compression ratio was rated at 10-to-1 to help generate 172 horsepower. Buyers could order a four-speed automatic or the optional five-speed manual to match the engine. With the manual transmission, the Passat earned 18 mpg in the city and 25 on the open road. Its top speed was 139 mph.
Size
The 1995 Passat could seat up to five people. It sat on a 103.3-inch wheelbase. The body was 181.5 inches long, 56.4 inches tall and 67.5 inches wide. The front tread width measured 58.4 inches, and the rear tread width was 56.2 inches. Inside the cabin, the front headroom was 39.3 inches and the rear headroom was 36.6 inches. The front and rear legroom was 45.1 inches and 37 inches respectively. The front and rear shoulder room was 55 inches sand 54 inches respectively. The Passat weighed in at 3,197 lbs. with an automatic transmission and 3,140 lbs. with the manual. The curb-to-curb turning radius measured 38.4 feet. The gas tank held 18.5 gallons.
Chassis
The chassis came with a rack and pinion steering system. The front suspension was an independent system with MacPherson struts and an anti-roll bar, while the rear suspension system had semi-trailing arms and an anti-roll bar. The car also had traction control.
Features
The 1995 models featured as standard equipment bucket seats, power heated mirrors, fog lamps, power brakes and steering, power windows and locks, 15-inch alloy wheels, tachometer, all-wheel ABS, anti-theft alarm, cloth seats, leather-accented gear shift knob and steering wheel, air conditioning and rear spoiler. Optional equipment included a compact disc changer for the AM/FM/CD audio system, heated front seats, power moonroof and leather seats.
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