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Volkswagen Passat W8 Wagon

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat W8 Wagon
Year2004
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating70 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Max power274.00 PS (202 kW or 270 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque370.19 Nm (37.7 kgf-m or 273.1 ft.lbs)
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1485 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space1019 litres (269 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD39710
Service interval15,000 km
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