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VW EuroVan - Engine Specs
VW EuroVan - Powertrain Specs
VW EuroVan - Chassis Specs
VW EuroVan - Exterior Dimensions
VW EuroVan - Interior Dimensions
VW EuroVan - Curb Weight


Engine
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Type
6-cylinder, 15° in-line V (VR6-V4)
6-cylinder, 15° in-line V (VR6-V4)
6-cylinder, 15° in-line V (VR6-V4)
Bore
3.19 in
3.19 in
3.19 in
Stroke
3.54 in
3.54 in
3.54 in
Displacement
170.3 in (cubic)
170.3 in (cubic)
170.3 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Horse Power (SAE) @ rpm
201 @ 6200(150 KW @ 6200)
201 @ 6200(150 KW @ 6200)
201 @ 6200(150 KW @ 6200)
Max.torque, lbs. -ft. @ rpm
181 @ 2500-5500 (245 Nm @ 2500-5500)
181 @ 2500-5500 (245 Nm @ 2500-5500)
181 @ 2500-5500 (245 Nm @ 2500-5500)
Fuel Requirement
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Forged steel, seven main bearings
Forged steel, seven main bearings
Forged steel, seven main bearing
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Two overhead camshafts, chain driven, 4 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Two overhead camshafts, chain driven, 4 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Two overhead camshafts, chain driven, 4 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric
3-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric
3-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric
3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Emissions
OBD II, TLEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system, California cars with secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD II, TLEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system, California cars with secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD II, TLEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system, California cars with secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery

Electrical System
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14/150
14/150
14/120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (60)
12 (60)
Ignition
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
1-5-3-6-2-4
1-5-3-6-2-4

Drivetrain
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Ratios (:1)
    1st
2.71
2.71
2.71
    2nd
1.55
1.55
1.55
    3rd
1.00
1.00
1.00
    4th
0.68
0.68
0.68
Reverse
2.11
2.11
2.11
Final
4.91
4.91
4.91

Capacities
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Engine Oil (with filter)
5.8 qt
5.8 qt
5.8 qt
Fuel Tank
21.1 gal
21.1 gal
21.1 gal
Cooling System
11.4 qt
11.4 qt
11.4 qt
Wiper Fluid
7.4 qt
7.4 qt
7.4 qt

Steering
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.50
3.50
3.50
Turning Circle
(curb to curb), ft
43.3 ft
43.3 ft
47.2 ft
Ratio
19.3:1
19.3:1
19.3:1


Interior Volumes - SAE
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
EPA
Van
Van
Van
Passenger Volume
178 ft (cubic)
187 ft (cubic)
107 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume
20 ft (cubic)
19 ft (cubic)
5 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity
7
7
4
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
 
Volume
46.0 ft
(cubic)
166.6 ft (cubic)
46.0 ft (cubic)
166.6 ft (cubic)
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Head Room
39.3 in
41.3 in
39.3 in
41.3 in
-
Shoulder Room
60.4 in
63.6 in
60.4 in
63.6 in
-
Leg Room
37.8 in
28.3 in
37.8 in
28.3 in
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Body, Chassis & Suspension
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent/double wishbone with oscillation dampers and longitudinally located torsion bars
Independent/double wishbone with oscillation dampers and longitudinally located torsion bars
Independent/double wishbone with oscillation dampers and longitudinally located torsion bars
Rear Suspension
Independent with diagonal trailing arms, mini block coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Independent with diagonal trailing arms, mini block coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Independent with diagonal trailing arms, mini block coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Service Brake
Power assisted, load sensitive, dual diagonal circuits, vented front (280 mm) discs and solid rear discs
Power assisted, load sensitive, dual diagonal circuits, vented front (280 mm) discs and solid rear discs
Power assisted, load sensitive, dual diagonal circuits, vented front (280 mm) discs and solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
7 J x 16 ET 49, alloys, 5 bolts
7 J x 16 ET 49, alloys, 5 bolts
6.0 J x 16, steel wheels
Tires
P225/60 R 16 H, all season tires
P225/60 R 16 H, all season tires
P225/60 R 16 H, all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.36
0.36
0.36
ASR and ESP
Standard
Standard
Standard

Exterior Dimensions
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Wheelbase

115.0 in

115.0 in

130.7 in

Front Track

62.6 in

62.6 in

62.6 in

Rear Track

61.2 in

61.2 in

61.2 in

Length

188.5 in

188.5 in

204.3 in

Width

72.4 in

72.4 in

72.4 in

Height

76.4 in

76.4 in

80.0 in
Ground Clearance

7.1 in

7.1 in

6.7 in


EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Curb Weight

Pay Load Curb Weight Pay Load Curb Weight Pay Load
4,288 lb

1,554 lb

4,478 lb

1,387 lb

5,236 lb

761 lb


Fuel Consumption (MPG)
EuroVan GLS
EuroVan MV
EuroVan Camper
Automatic Transmission
17 / 20
17 / 20
15 / 20
Performance 0 - 60 mph
11.8
11.8
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