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Volkswagen Passat TDI

(2003 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelPassat TDIIssued 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)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4703 mm / 185.2 in / 185.2 inGround clearance
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.74
Height1462 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 inTotal (curb) weight1640 kg / 3616 lb / 3616 lb
Wheelbase2702 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 inDry weight
Track front1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inFuel capacity62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.270Frontal Area2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft
Cx0.59  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore78.3 mm / 3.08 in / 3.08 in
FueldieselStroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Engine Main bearings4Engine displacement2496 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity416.00 cm3/cylinder / 25.386 cu in/cylinder / 25.386 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio18.5 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power132.0 kW / 179.5 hp / 179.5 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque370.0 Nm / 272.9 lbft / 272.9 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output130.2 kW / 177.0 bhp / 177.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output70.9 kW/l / 1.580 bhp/cu in / 1.580 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque148.24 Nm/l / 1.297 lbft/cu in / 1.297 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.56
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.89

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 sTop (maximal) speed226 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio107.93 kW/ton / 146.74 bhp/ton / 146.74 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mi/UK gal / 22.2 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mi/UK gal / 39.9 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.6 l/100km / 37.2 mi/UK gal / 30.9 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions201 g/km / 323 g/mi / 323 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft
Suspension frontI.MultiLi.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.DW.CS.
Wheels front7J x 16Wheels rear7J x 16
Tyres front205/55 R 16 WTyres rear205/55 R 16 W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 inBrake diameter rear256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 in
Braked area  

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