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Volkswagen Passat 2.5 TDI Variant Automatic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 2.5 TDI Variant Automatic
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.89 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.47 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 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 speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.4 seconds
0-50 miles6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1001 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 312 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 256 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)
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