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VW Passat Wagon - Engine Specs
VW Passat Wagon - Powertrain Specs
VW Passat Wagon - Chassis Specs
VW Passat Wagon - Exterior Specs
VW Passat Wagon - Interior Specs
VW Passat Wagon - 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
GLS 1.8T
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
1st
3.66 : 1
3.78 : 1
3.67 : 1
2nd
2.00 : 1
2.18 : 1
2.00 : 1
3rd
1.41 : 1
1.43 : 1
1.41 : 1
4th
1.00 : 1
1.03 : 1
1.00 : 1
5th
0.74 : 1
0.84 : 1
0.74 : 1
Reverse
4.10 : 1
3.44 : 1
4.10 : 1
Final
3.73 : 1
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
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
3,388 lb
-
3,322 lb
Automatic Transmission
3,508 lb
3,717 lb
3,419 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission
1,105 lb
-
1,062 lb
Automatic Transmission
1,096 lb
1,107 lb
1,053 lb

Fuel Consumption
GLS 2.8L V6
GLS 2.8L V6 4Motion
GLS 1.8T
City mpg*
Manual Transmission
20
-
22
Automatic Transmission
19
19
21
Highway mpg*
Manual Transmission
28
-
31
Automatic Transmission
27
26
30
Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual Transmission
7.5
-
8.1
Automatic Transmission
8.4
8.7
9.0
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Engine
GLX 2.8L V6
GLX 2.8L 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 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 (Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1)
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)
OBDII, 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 ignition 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
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
   1st
3.50 : 1
3.66 : 1
3.67 : 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
4.2 qt

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 Wagon
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
GLX 2.8L V6
GLX 2.8L V6 4Motion
W8 4.0L
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
Fully independent double wishbone suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
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
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 321mm x 30 mm front discs and 269 mm x 22 mm vented rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Bosch 5.3, all four wheels
Bosch 5.3, all four wheels
Bosch 5.7, with Electronic Stabilization Program all four wheels
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
7 J X 16 alloy wheels
7 J X 16 alloy wheels
7 J x 16 alloy wheels
Tires
P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
215/55 R 16 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.32
0.32
0.32

Exterior Dimensions
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
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
3,428 lb
-
-
Automatic Transmission
3,547 lb
3,757 lb
4,034 lb
Payload
Manual Transmission
1,069 lb
-
-
Automatic Transmission
1,060 lb
1,071 lb
1,091 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
7.5
-
-
Automatic Transmission
8.4
8.7
6.7
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

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