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Volkswagen Passat W8

(2001 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2001
ModelPassat W8Issued until
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4020 l / 141.96 cu ft / 141.96 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4703 mm / 185.2 in / 185.2 inTotal (curb) weight1665 kg / 3671 lb / 3671 lb
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inDry weight
Height1461 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2702 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.31Frontal Area2.19 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 sq ft
Cx0.68  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeW engine (W-engine)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block; aluminium alloy headBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement4003 cm3 / 244.3 cu in / 244.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity500.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power202.1 kW / 274.8 hp / 274.8 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque370.0 Nm / 272.9 lbft / 272.9 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output199.3 kW / 271.0 bhp / 271.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output67.7 kW/l / 1.508 bhp/cu in / 1.508 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.43 Nm/l / 0.809 lbft/cu in / 0.809 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.56
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio162.76 kW/ton / 221.29 bhp/ton / 221.29 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)19.4 l/100km / 14.6 mi/UK gal / 12.1 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mi/UK gal / 24.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mi/UK gal / 18.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions314 g/km / 505 g/mi / 505 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft
Suspension frontI.MultiLi.ARB.Suspension rearI.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheels front7.5J x 17Wheels rear7.5J x 17
Tyres front225/45 R 17 WTyres rear225/45 R 17 W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brakes detailsABSBraked area
Brake diameter front334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 inBrake diameter rear269 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat W8

 
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