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VW Passat - Engine Specs
VW Passat - Powertrain Specs
VW Passat - Chassis Specs
VW Passat - Exterior Dimensions
VW Passat - Interior Dimensions
VW Passat - EPA Mileage

Engine	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Type	6-cylinder, 90° V	6-cylinder, 90° V	4-cylinder, in-line
Bore	3.25 in	3.25 in	3.19 in
Stroke	3.40 in	3.40 in	3.40 in
Displacement	169.1 in (cubic)	169.1 in (cubic)	108.6 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	10.6 : 1	10.6 : 1	9.3 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)	190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)	170 @ 5900 (125 kW @ 5900)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)	206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)	166 @ 1950-5000 (225 Nm @ 1950 - 5000)
Fuel Requirement	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Arrangement	Front mounted, longitudinal	Front mounted, longitudinal	Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Forged steel, four main bearings	Forged steel, four main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Double overhead camshaft with variable intake valve timing, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic ME7), turbocharger/intercooler
Emissions	OBD II, LEV, two 3-way pre catalytic converters and two main catalysts with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream)	OBD II, LEV, two 3-way pre catalytic converters and two main catalysts with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream)	OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14 / 90	14 / 90	14 / 90
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (82)	12 (82)	12 (80)
Ignition	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5	1-4-3-6-2-5	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GLS 2.8L V6
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.50 : 1	3.66 : 1
2nd	1.94 : 1	1.99 : 1
3rd	1.30 : 1	1.41 : 1
4th	0.94 : 1	1.00 : 1
5th	0.79 : 1	0.74 : 1
Reverse	3.44 : 1	4.10 : 1
Final	3.70 : 1	3.09 : 1

Drivetrain	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Automatic
1st	3.67 : 1
2nd	2.00 : 1
3rd	1.41 : 1
4th	1.00 : 1
5th	0.74 : 1
Reverse	4.10 : 1
Final	3.73 : 1

Drivetrain	GLS 1.8T
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.78 : 1	3.67 : 1
2nd	2.18 : 1	2.00 : 1
3rd	1.43 : 1	1.41 : 1
4th	1.03 : 1	1.00 : 1
5th	0.84 : 1	0.74 : 1
Reverse	3.44 : 1	4.10 : 1
Final	3.70 : 1	3.73 : 1

Capacities	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Engine Oil (with filter)	6.3 qt	6.3 qt	4.2 qt
Fuel Tank	16.4 gal	16.4 gal	16.4 gal
Coolant System	9.6 qt	9.6 qt	7.1 qt
Wiper Fluid	6.7 qt	6.7 qt	6.7 qt

Steering	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	2.80	2.80	2.80
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	37.4 ft	37.4 ft	37.4 ft
Ratio	14.3 : 1	14.3 : 1	14.3 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GLS 2.8L V6		GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION		GLS 1.8T
EPA	Mid-Size		Mid-Size		Mid-Size
Passenger Volume	95 ft (cubic)		95 ft (cubic)		95 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume	15 ft (cubic)		10 ft (cubic)		15 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity	5		5		5
Seating Capacity	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Volume	53.2 ft (cubic)	42.2 ft (cubic)	53.2 ft (cubic)	42.2 ft (cubic)	53.2 ft (cubic)	42.2 ft (cubic)
Head Room	39.7 in	37.8 in	39.7 in	37.8 in	39.7 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room	55.8 in	54.6 in	55.8 in	54.6 in	55.8 in	54.6 in
Leg Room	41.5 in	35.3 in	41.5 in	35.3 in	41.5 in	35.3 in

Body, Chassis & Suspension	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized
Front Suspension	Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Bosch 5.3, all four wheels	Bosch 5.3, all four wheels	Bosch 5.3, all four wheels
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6 J x 15 steel wheels	6 J x 15 steel wheels	6 J x 15 steel wheels
Tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.27	0.27	0.27

Exterior Dimensions	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Wheelbase	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in
Front Track	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in
Rear Track	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in
Length	185.2 in	185.2 in	185.2 in
Width	68.7 in	68.7 in	68.7 in
Height	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.6 in
Ground Clearance	4.9 in	4.9 in	4.9 in

Weights	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
Curb Weight
Manual Transmission	3,291 lb	-	3,225 lb
Automatic Transmission	3,411 lb	3,602 lb	3,322 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission	1,116 lb	-	1,071 lb
Automatic Transmission	1,107 lb	1,113 lb	1,063 lb

Fuel Consumption	GLS 2.8L V6	GLS 2.8L V6 4MOTION	GLS 1.8T
City mpg*
Manual Transmission	20	-	22
Automatic Transmission	20	19	21
Highway mpg*
Manual Transmission	28	-	31
Automatic Transmission	27	26	30
Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual Transmission	7.3	N.A.	7.9
Automatic Transmission	8.2	8.5	8.8
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Engine	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L2.8L V6 4MOTION	W8 4.0L
Type	6-cylinder, 90^° V	6-cylinder, 90^° V	8-cylinder, 72° V, gasoline
Bore	3.25 in	3.25 in	3.31 in
Stroke	3.40 in	3.40 in	3.55 in
Displacement	169.1 in (cubic)	169.1 in (cubic)	244.0 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	10.6 : 1	10.6 : 1	10.8 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)	190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)	270 @ 6,000 (202 kW @ 6,000)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)	206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)	273 @ 2,750 (370 Nm @ 2,750)
Fuel Requirement	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4MOTION	W8 4.0L
Arrangement	Front mounted, longitudinal	Front mounted, longitudinal	Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast aluminum
Crank Shaft	Forged steel, four main bearings	Forged steel, four main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters	Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, 4 valves per cylinder, roller rocker arms with maintenance free-hydraulic compensators, variable intake and exhaust camshaft adjusters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan, ECM controlled engine thermostat
Lubrication	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, oil cooler	Chain-driven rotary-gear pump, oil coller
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1)
Emissions	OBD II, LEV, two 3-way pre catalytic converters and two main catalysts with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream)	OBD II, LEV, two 3-way pre catalytic converters and two main catalysts with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream)	OBD II, LEV, two 3-way closed coupled catalytic converters with four heated oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), secondary air injection, On-board Re-fueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4MOTION	W8 4.0L
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14 / 90	14 / 90	14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (82)	12 (82)	12 (80)
Ignition	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors	Digital electronic with dual knock sensors	Coil ingnition system with four knock sensors
Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5	1-4-3-6-2-5	1-5-2-6-4-8-3-7

Drivetrain	GLX 2.8L V6		GLX 2.8L V6 4Motion	W8 4.0L
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive		All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
1st	3.50 : 1	3.66 : 1	3.66 : 1	3.67 : 1
2nd	1.94 : 1	1.99 : 1	2.00 : 1	2.00 : 1
3rd	1.30 : 1	1.41 : 1	1.41 : 1	1.41 : 1
4th	0.94 : 1	1.00 : 1	1.00 : 1	1.00 : 1
5th	0.79: 1	0.74 : 1	0.74 : 1	0.74 : 1
Reverse	3.44 : 1	4.10 : 1	4.10 : 1	4.10 : 1
Final	3.70 : 1	3.09 : 1	3.73 :1	3.50 : 1

Capacities	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4Motion	W8 4.0L
Engine Oil (with filter)	6.3 qt	6.3 qt	8.8 qt
Fuel Tank	16.4 gal	16.4 gal	21.1 gal
Coolant System	9.6 qt	9.6 qt	8.5 qt
Wiper Fluid	6.7 qt	6.7 qt	4.2qt

Steering	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4Motion	W8 4.0L
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	2.80	2.80	2.80
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	37.4 ft	37.4 ft	37.7 ft
Ratio	14.3 : 1	14.3 : 1	14.5 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE	2003 Volkswagen Passat
EPA	Mid-Size
Passenger Volume	92 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume	15 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity	5
	Front	Rear
Volume	50.7 ft (cubic)	41.6 ft (cubic)
Head Room	37.8 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room	55.8 in	54.6 in
Leg Room	41.5 in	35.3 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension	2003 Volkswwagen Passat
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized
Front Suspension	Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Fully independent double wishbone suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Bosch 5.3, all four wheels
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	7 J X 16 alloy wheels
Tires	P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.27

Exterior Dimensions	2003 Volkswagen Passat
Wheelbase	106.4 in
Front Track	59.6 in
Rear Track	59.6 in
Length	185.2 in
Width	68.7 in
Height	57.6 in
Ground Clearance	4.9 in

Weights	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4MOTION	W8 4.0L
Curb Weight
Manual Transmission	3,336 lb	-	-
Automatic Transmission	3,455 lb	3,644 lb	3,907 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission	1,074 lb	-	-
Automatic Transmission	1,065 lb	1,074 lb	1,109 lb

Fuel Consumption	GLX 2.8L V6	GLX 2.8L V6 4Motion	W8 4.0L
City mpg*
Manual Transmission	20	-	-
Automatic Transmission	20	19	18
Highway mpg*
Manual Transmission	28	-	-
Automatic Transmission	27	26	25
Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual Transmission	7.3	-	-
Automatic Transmission	8.2	8.5	6.5
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

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