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

Packages

Specifications

Cruising Range - City	311.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	442.80 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 MPG

Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.10
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.74
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.99
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.09
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.66
Trans Description Cont. Again	w/Tiptronic
Trans Type	5

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

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

Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
P195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires	Standard
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
2.8L DOHC SMPI 30-valve V6 engine	Optional
5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD	Optional
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Full-size steel spare wheel	Standard
Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
LEV certified (2.8L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Front four-link suspension	Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels	Standard
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
90-amp alternator	Standard
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders	Standard
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, center armrest	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension	Standard
Rear seat interlock	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard
City 19/hwy 27 (2.8L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
15" x 7.0" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)	Standard
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Molded door trim w/velour inserts	Standard
Fully reclining velour front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
12-volt pwr outlet in trunk	Standard
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard
Tinted green glass	Standard
Air conditioning w/dust/pollen filters	Standard
Body-color pwr heated side mirrors	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
82 amp/hr battery	Optional
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Wood shift knob	Optional
Digital electronic ignition w/dual knock sensors	Standard
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Genuine wood interior trim	Optional
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
16.4 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
4-spoke padded tilt steering wheel w/height-adjustable telescopic steering column	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing	Optional
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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