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

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	459.20 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG
Cruising Range - City	328.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	28 MPG

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.44
Trans Type	5
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.94
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.50
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.30
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.94
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.70

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

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

Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Tinted green glass	Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels	Standard
Rear seat interlock	Standard
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard
Molded door trim w/velour inserts	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders	Standard
Front four-link suspension	Standard
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/dual knock sensors	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Fully reclining velour front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
Full-size steel spare wheel	Standard
4-spoke padded tilt steering wheel w/height-adjustable telescopic steering column	Standard
Body-color pwr heated side mirrors	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
82 amp/hr battery	Optional
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
15" x 7.0" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector	Standard
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Wood shift knob	Optional
Daytime running lights	Standard
16.4 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Clutch/starter interlock	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing	Optional
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
90-amp alternator	Standard
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
City 20/hwy 28 (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
Air conditioning w/dust/pollen filters	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, center armrest	Standard
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
LEV certified (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front	Standard
12-volt pwr outlet in trunk	Standard
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Genuine wood interior trim	Optional
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
P195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
2.8L DOHC SMPI 30-valve V6 engine	Optional
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard

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

Engine Type	Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	206 @ 3200
Displacement	2.8L/169
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	190 @ 6000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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