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Volkswagen Passat TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat TDI
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.7 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 driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.87 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power162.9 PS (120 kW or 161 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 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
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.1 seconds
0-50 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1064 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 (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 312 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 256 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1534 kg (3,381.9 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions184.0 g/km
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