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Volkswagen Passat Variant 4.0 W8 32V

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Volkswagen Passat Variant 4.0 W8 32V

5-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in, 202.0 kW / 270.9 hp / 270.9 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm

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)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4683 mm / 184.4 in / 184.4 inTotal (curb) weight1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb
Width1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inDry weight
Height1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2703 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 clearance143 mm / 5.6 in / 5.6 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7325194228635  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

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 detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.9315736941333
Fuel supplyMultipoint InjectionEngine displacement3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.70 cm3/cylinder / 30.494 cu in/cylinder / 30.494 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power202.0 kW / 270.9 hp / 270.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)80.8 kW / 108.4 hp / 108.4 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output50.5 kW/l / 1.110 bhp/cu in / 1.110 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque92.5 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

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 (97 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
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
Brakes detailsBraked area

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

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