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Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat GL Sedan
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.10 Nm (23.0 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.3:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1181 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 circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1457 kg (3,212.1 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)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD21840
Service interval15,000 km
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