2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 specs & colors

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Slate Blue

Crystal Blue

Cypress / Dark Cypress

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

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

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

Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Length, Overall	184.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	55.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.8 in
Passenger Volume	93 ft³
Second Head Room	37.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.7 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	N/A in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Second Hip Room	56.7 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Leg Room	41.5 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in
Second Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Track Width, Front	59.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A in
Height, Overall	58.9 in
Track Width, Rear	59.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A in
Front Head Room	37.8 in
Front Hip Room	57.7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	54.6 ft³
Second Leg Room	35.3 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	36.0 ft³

Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Monsoon sound system	Optional
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing, illuminated dial	Optional
Daytime running lights	Standard
Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts	Optional
High intensity gas-discharge headlamps w/washer system	Optional
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard
Sliding luggage compartment cover	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Rear intermittent wiper/washer	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
4.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve W8 engine	Optional
Rear window defroster	Standard
120-amp alternator	Optional
Independent double wishbone rear suspension	Optional
Rain sensing/speed-sensitive 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Optional
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Leather hand brake grip	Optional
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Roof rails	Standard
Tinted green glass	Standard
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake assist	Optional
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard
Fully reclining 8-way pwr leather heated front bucket seats w/driver-side 3-position memory, adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Optional
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Heated front windshield washer nozzles	Optional
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
City 18/hwy 25 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders, (2) pwr outlets	Standard
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
Genuine wood interior trim	Optional
T125/70R18 compact spare tire	Optional
Homelink	Optional
Wood shift knob	Optional
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
LEV certified (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Remote folding keys w/programmable seat & mirror settings	Optional
Daytime running lights	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke tilt padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable/ telescopic steering column, cruise/audio controls	Optional
Front four-link suspension	Standard
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
(4) chrome tipped exhaust pipes	Optional
Electronic climate control air conditioning w/pollen/dust filters	Optional
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, center armrest	Standard
Integrated diversity antenna	Optional
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
80 amp/hr battery	Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels	Standard
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)	Optional
Body-color door handles	Standard
21.1 gallon fuel tank	Optional
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes	Optional
5-speed automatic transmission w/4MOTION, Tiptronic & OD	Optional
Interior ambient lights	Optional
Rear seat interlock	Standard
16" x 7.0" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Coil ignition system w/(4) knock sensors	Optional
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
Body-color pwr folding heated side mirrors w/auto tilt-down	Optional
All wheel drive	Optional
Sun visor extention	Optional
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
P215/55HR16 all-season SBR tires	Optional
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
Radio frequency & CD track display	Optional
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Self-dimming rearview mirror w/switch	Optional
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard

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

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

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

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

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.7 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A 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)	120

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

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

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