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Volkswagen Passat Sedan GL TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat Sedan GL TDI
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (38.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power130.00 PS (96 kW or 128 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs)
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 96.0 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0838 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2690 litres (711 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle16 m (610.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1552 kg (3,421.6 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval15,000 km
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