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2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI Automatic Technical specifications

These specifications are for the 2003 model year Volkswagen Passat TDI Automatic.

Technical specifications of 2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI Automatic

Carfolio.com ID117348

bodywork
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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 4

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2702 mm 106.4 in
Track front 1515 mm 59.6 in
rear 1513 mm 59.6 in
Length 4703 mm 185.2 in
Width 1746 mm 68.7 in
Height 1462 mm 57.6 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1685 kg 3715 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 62 litres 13.6 UK Gal 16.4 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.59

engine
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Bore × stroke 78.30 mm × 86.40 mm
3.08 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6
Displacement 2.5 litre
2496 cc
(152.315 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
Construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 18.50:1
Fuel system direct diesel inj.
Maximum power 179.5 PS (177.0 bhp) (132 kW)
@ 4000 rpm
Specific output 70.9 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 370.0 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)
@ 1500 rpm
bmep 1862.8 kPa (270.2 psi)
Specific torque 148.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 416 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 6.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 9.60 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 16.90 s
Standing km 30.70 s
Top speed 221 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption 12.3/6.3/8.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 222.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 226.80 g/km
Power-to-weight 105.04 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive AWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.50 m
Suspension front I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
rear I.DW.CS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 7J x 16
rear 7J x 16
Tyresfront 205/55 R 16 W
rear 205/55 R 16 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 312 mm
rear256 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 2.98

general
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RAC rating 22.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI Automatic added 2004-01-12.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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