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Volkswagen Passat TDI Automatic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat TDI Automatic
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2495 ccm (152.24 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2495 ccm (152.24 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power162.20 PS (119 kW or 160 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque326.00 Nm (33.2 kgf-m or 240.5 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke78.3 x 86.4 mm (3.1 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.2 seconds
0-50 miles6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1032 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1572 kg (3,465.7 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions211.0 g/km
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