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Volkswagen Passat Variant 4.0 W8 32V

(2003 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelPassat Variant 4.0 W8 32VIssued until0
SeriePassatNumber made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation3B5
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformB5Number of doors5
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4683 mm / 184.4 in / 184.4 inGround clearance143 mm / 5.6 in / 5.6 in
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 inTotal (curb) weight1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb
Wheelbase2703 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 inDry weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeBDNTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeW engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio10.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power202.0 kW / 274.6 hp / 274.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque370.0 Nm / 272.9 lbft / 272.9 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front225/45 WR17Tyres rear225/45 WR17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat Variant 4.0 W8 32V

 
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