2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS specs & colors

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Color options

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Interior

Slate Blue

Grey-Violet

Crystal Blue

Cypress / Dark Cypress

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Specifications

Cruising Range - Hwy	508.40 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	22 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	31 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - City	360.80 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.18
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.44
Trans Type	5
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.43
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.78
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.70
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.3 x 0.98 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	9.6 x 0.39 in
Brake Type	Pwr
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A

Second Head Room	37.3 in
Height, Overall	57.6 in
Passenger Volume	92 ft³
Trunk Volume	15 ft³
Front Head Room	37.8 in
Track Width, Rear	59.6 in
Front Leg Room	41.5 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.7 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.8 in
Second Leg Room	35.3 in
Length, Overall	185.2 in
Front Shoulder Room	55.8 in
Second Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Second Hip Room	56.7 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Front Hip Room	57.7 in
Track Width, Front	59.6 in

Body-color door handles	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard
Molded door trim w/velour inserts	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing	Optional
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
4-spoke padded tilt steering wheel w/height-adjustable telescopic steering column	Standard
Body-color pwr heated side mirrors	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Fully reclining velour front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Standard
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
15" x 7.0" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Digital electronic ignition w/dual knock sensors	Standard
12-volt pwr outlet in trunk	Standard
ULEV Certified (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
Front four-link suspension	Standard
1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine	Standard
16.4 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Tinted green glass	Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)	Standard
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Rear seat interlock	Standard
90-amp alternator	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Air conditioning w/dust/pollen filters	Standard
80 amp/hr battery	Standard
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
Full-size steel spare wheel	Standard
City 22/hwy 31 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard
P195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires	Standard
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders	Standard
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
Clutch/starter interlock	Standard
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, center armrest	Standard

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Rear Wheel Material	Alloy
Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Size	15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size	15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 7 in

Engine Type	Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	170 @ 5900
Displacement	1.8L/109
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	166 @ 1950

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front	Four-link
Suspension Type - Rear	Independent

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	16.4 gal

Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.4 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	90

Spare Tire Size	P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size	P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size	P195/65HR15

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs

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