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Technical data
Suspension

Model Sedan/wagon and Syncro Sedan/Wagon and Syncro

Basic suspension 1) Plus suspension 2)
Wheelbase mm 2625 2625
Track width at curb weight mm 1479 front, wheel offset 38 1485 front, wheel offset 35
1421 rear, wheel offset 38 1441 rear, wheel offset 35
1485 front, wheel offset 35 1489 front, wheel offset 33
1428 rear, wheel offset 35 1445 rear, wheel offset 33
1489 front, wheel offset 33
1432 rear, wheel offset 33
Turning circle diameter m 10.7 11.5
Negative offset steering mm 0.5 for offset 35 12 for offset 35
3.5 for offset 38 15 for offset 38
Wheel turning angle inside 42 37 45’
outside 36 31 30’

1) Basic suspension, description 40-1, Front suspension

- Basic suspension, servicing
2) Plussuspension, description 40-2, Front suspension -
Plus suspension, servicing

Steering

Model Sedan/Wagon and Syncro

Suspension versions Basic suspension Plus Suspension
Steering gear Power steering gear Power steering gear
Steering wheel rotations from stop to stop 3.33 3.14
Overall steering ratio 17.5 16.44
Adjustment values for wheel alignment 44-1, Specified Values for Wheel Alignment -
Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Brakes

Model Sedan/Wagon
Output kW 55 66
Master brake cylinder mm 22.2
Vehicles with ABS 23.81
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Brake booster in inches 9’’

Vehicles with ABS 10’’
Front brake caliper, piston diameter mm 54
Brake disc, front mm 256
Brake disc front, thickness mm 13
Brake pad thickness mm 14
Brake drum, rear mm 230
Wheel brake cylinder mm 20.64
Brake pad, thickness mm 5
Brake pad, width mm 40
Model Sedan/Wagon
Output kW 85 128 kW TDI
Master brake cylinder mm 22.2/ Vehicles with ABS 23.81
Brake booster in inches 9’’
Vehicles with ABS 10’’
Front brake caliper, piston diameter mm 54
Brake disc, front mm 256 288
Brake disc front, thickness mm 20 25
Brake pad thickness mm 11 14
Brake caliper rear, piston diameter mm 38
Brake disc, rear mm 226
Brake disc rear, thickness mm 10
Brake pad, thickness mm 12
Model Passat Syncro
Output kW 85
Master brake cylinder mm Vehicles with ABS 23.81
Brake booster in inches Vehicles with ABS 10’’
Front brake caliper, piston diameter mm 54
Brake disc, front mm 256 288
Brake disc front, thickness mm 20 25
Brake pad thickness mm 11 14
Brake caliper rear, piston diameter mm 38
Brake disc, rear mm 239
Brake disc rear, thickness mm 10
Brake pad, thickness mm 12
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Wheels, tires

Engine performance Model Tire size 1) disc Offset Wheel

(kW) wheel mounting
55, 66 kW - diesel Sedan/Wagon 185/65 R 14 86 S 6 J x 14 38 4-hole
195/60 R 14 86 S 6 J x 14 38
205/50 R 15 86 S 6 J x 15 35
185/65 R 14 85 Q 6 J x 14 38
(M+S) 6 J x 14 38
195/60 R 14 85 Q 6 J x 15 35
(M+S)
205/50 R 15 85 Q
(M+S)
Spare wheel 55, 66 kW Sedan/Wagon T 125/70 R 15 95 31/2Jx 40
- diesel M
15

1) Tire
pressures: Sticker on vehicle or Maintenance
Manual, operating instructions if necessary

Engine performance Model Tire size 1) disc wheel Offset Wheel

(kW) mounting
85 kW Sedan/Wagon 185/65 R 14 86 H 6 J x 14 38 4-hole
195/60 R 14 86 H 6 J x 14 38
205/50 R 15 86 H 6 J x 15 35
185/65 R 14 85 Q 6 J x 14 38
(M+S) 6 J x 14 38
195/60 R 14 85 Q 6 J x 15 35
(M+S)
205/50 R 15 85 Q
(M+S)
Spare wheel 85 kW Sedan/Wagon T 125/70 R 15 95 31/2Jx 40
M
15
128 kW Sedan/Wagon 205/50 ZR 15 86 6 J x 15 35 5-hole
W 6 J x 15 35
195/55 R 15 85 T 61/2Jx 33
(M+S) 35
15
195/55 R 15 85 T
6 J x 15
(M+S)
205/50 R 15 85 T
(M+S)
Spare wheel 128 kW Sedan/Wagon T 125/70 R 16 95 31/2Jx 38
M
16

1) Tire
pressures: Sticker on vehicle or Maintenance
Manual, operating instructions if necessary

Engine performance Model Tire size 1) disc Offset Wheel

(kW) wheel mounting
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85 kW Sedan/Wagon 185/65 R 14 86 H 6 J x 14 38 4-hole

Syncro 6 J x 14 38
195/60 R 14 86 H 6 J x 15 35
6 J x 14 38
205/50 R 15 86 H 6 J x 14 38
6 J x 15 35
185/65 R 14 86 Q
(M+S)
195/60 R 14 86 Q
(M+S)
205/50 R 15 86 Q
(M+S)
Spare wheel 85 kW Sedan/Wagon T 125/80 R 15 95 31/2Jx 40
Syncro M
15
128 kW Sedan/Wagon 205/50 ZR 15 86 6 J x 15 35 5-hole
Syncro W 6 J x 15 35
205/50 R 15 86 T
(M+S)
Spare wheel 128 Sedan/Wagon T 125/70 R 16 95 31/2Jx 38
kW Syncro M
16

1) Tire
pressures: Sticker on vehicle or Maintenance
Manual, operating instructions if necessary