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Volkswagen Passat W8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Passat W8 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4003 ccm (244.26 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 19.4 litres/100 km (12.12 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4003 ccm (244.26 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | W-engine |
| Max power | 275.5 PS (203 kW or 272 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 370.00 Nm (37.7 kgf-m or 272.9 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 90.3 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.5 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 4.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1656 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4020 litres (1,062 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (452.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 334 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks, 269 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1665 kg (3,670.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4710 mm (185.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1750 mm (68.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| CO2 emissions | 314.0 g/km |
