2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 specs & colors

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$37,900

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Slate Blue

Crystal Blue

Cypress / Dark Cypress

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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	18 MPG
Cruising Range - City	379.80 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	527.50 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.41
Trans Type	5
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.74
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.10
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again	w/Tiptronic
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.50
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.67

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.6 x 1.18 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.6 x 0.87 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr

Track Width, Front	59.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Length, Overall	185.2 in
Second Head Room	37.3 in
Front Leg Room	41.5 in
Front Head Room	37.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.8 in
Height, Overall	57.5 in
Second Leg Room	35.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	55.8 in
Track Width, Rear	59.4 in
Trunk Volume	10 ft³
Wheelbase	106.4 in
Second Hip Room	56.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.7 in
Passenger Volume	92 ft³
Front Hip Room	57.7 in
Passenger Capacity	5

Leather hand brake grip	Optional
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Manual rear sunshade	Optional
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Rear bench seat-inc: adjustable headrests, folding armrest w/load-through	Optional
Dual-note horn	Standard
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke tilt padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable/ telescopic steering column, cruise/audio controls	Optional
P215/55HR16 all-season SBR tires	Optional
120-amp alternator	Optional
Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes	Optional
Independent double wishbone rear suspension	Optional
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Radio frequency & CD track display	Optional
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector	Standard
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Wood shift knob	Optional
City 18/hwy 25 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Coil ignition system w/(4) knock sensors	Optional
Fully reclining 8-way pwr leather heated front bucket seats w/driver-side 3-position memory, adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Optional
All wheel drive	Optional
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
12-volt pwr outlet in trunk	Standard
(4) chrome tipped exhaust pipes	Optional
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake assist	Optional
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
Integrated diversity antenna	Optional
Rear seat interlock	Standard
Heated front windshield washer nozzles	Optional
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
Self-dimming rearview mirror w/switch	Optional
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
Monsoon sound system	Optional
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
21.1 gallon fuel tank	Optional
Tinted green glass	Standard
Interior ambient lights	Optional
Sun visor extention	Optional
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
16" x 7.0" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
Remote folding keys w/programmable seat & mirror settings	Optional
Homelink	Optional
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard
Genuine wood interior trim	Optional
Electronic climate control air conditioning w/pollen/dust filters	Optional
Rear window defroster	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
High intensity gas-discharge headlamps w/washer system	Optional
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Rain sensing/speed-sensitive 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Optional
T125/70R18 compact spare tire	Optional
LEV certified (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Front four-link suspension	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts	Optional
4.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve W8 engine	Optional
Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
5-speed automatic transmission w/4MOTION, Tiptronic & OD	Optional
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
80 amp/hr battery	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing, illuminated dial	Optional
Integrated armrests in door panels	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)	Optional
Body-color pwr folding heated side mirrors w/auto tilt-down	Optional
Cruise control	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard

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Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Front Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	270 @ 6000
Engine Type	Gas W8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	273 @ 2750
Displacement	4.0L/244

Suspension Type - Front	Four-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear	Independent

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	21.1 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.7 ft
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.8

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A

Rear Tire Size	P215/55HR16
Front Tire Size	P215/55HR16
Spare Tire Size	T125/70R18

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