| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2001 model)
5-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve W engine, 4003 cm3 / 244.3 cu in / 244.3 cu in, 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 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, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Passat W8 Variant | Issued until | |
| Serie | Passat | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4682 mm / 184.3 in / 184.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1746 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm / 106.4 in / 106.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.35 | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.77 m2 / 8.3 sq ft / 8.3 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 19.1 kW / 25.7 hp / 25.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block; aluminium alloy head | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | MPFi | Engine displacement | 4003 cm3 / 244.3 cu in / 244.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 500.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder / 30.535 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 107.5 kW / 144.1 hp / 144.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.5 kW/l / 1.110 bhp/cu in / 1.110 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.4 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.68 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 156.7 kW/ton / 118.7 bhp/ton / 118.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.4 l/100km / 14.6 mpg-UK / 12.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mpg-UK / 24.5 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 317 g/km / 510 g/mi / 510 g/mi | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft / 37.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Multi-link, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Torsion bar, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 R 17 W | Tyres rear | 225/45 R 17 W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 269 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Passat W8 Variant
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