2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 specs & colors

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Slate Blue

Crystal Blue

Cypress / Dark Cypress

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Specifications

Cruising Range - City	358.70 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	506.40 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	17 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	24 MPG

Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.89
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.23
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.50
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.97
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.11
Trans Type	6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.68
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.46

Brake Type	Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.1 x 1.26 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.6 x 1.18 in

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

Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Remote folding keys w/programmable seat & mirror settings	Optional
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp	Standard
Wood shift knob	Optional
Rear bench seat-inc: adjustable headrests, folding armrest w/load-through	Optional
LEV certified (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)	Standard
Self-dimming rearview mirror w/switch	Optional
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Monsoon sound system	Optional
Cruise control	Standard
Sun visor extention	Optional
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke tilt padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable/ telescopic steering column, cruise/audio controls	Optional
P225/45HR17 all-season SBR tires	Optional
4.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve W8 engine	Optional
Homelink	Optional
Side Curtain Protection	Standard
Coil ignition system w/(4) knock sensors	Optional
Manual rear sunshade	Optional
(4) trunk tie-down hooks	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
High intensity gas-discharge headlamps w/washer system	Optional
Heated front windshield washer nozzles	Optional
Rain sensing/speed-sensitive 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature	Optional
Daytime running lights	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners	Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams	Standard
80 amp/hr battery	Standard
Independent double wishbone rear suspension	Optional
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers	Standard
Rear seat interlock	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
Leather hand brake grip	Optional
City 17/hwy 24 (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans) Estimated	Standard
Radio frequency & CD track display	Optional
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)	Optional
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk	Standard
Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
Traction control-inc: Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake assist	Optional
Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Sport suspension	Optional
Bumper-integrated front fog lamps	Optional
Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control	Standard
Body-color pwr folding heated side mirrors w/auto tilt-down	Optional
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Front center dome light w/time delay	Standard
120-amp alternator	Optional
All wheel drive	Optional
Black grille w/center logo	Standard
Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases	Standard
Tinted green glass	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes	Optional
T125/70R18 compact spare tire	Optional
Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts	Standard
Fully reclining 8-way pwr leather heated front bucket seats w/driver-side 3-position memory, adjustable headrests, lumbar support	Optional
Integrated diversity antenna	Optional
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)	Standard
Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts	Optional
Interior ambient lights	Optional
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector	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
Electronic climate control air conditioning w/pollen/dust filters	Optional
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear reading lights	Standard
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors	Standard
Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door	Standard
17" x 7.5" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Optional
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter	Standard
6-speed manual transmission w/4MOTION & OD	Optional
Genuine wood interior trim	Optional
Child safety locks on rear doors	Standard
Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts	Standard
Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light	Standard
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
(4) chrome tipped exhaust pipes	Optional
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
21.1 gallon fuel tank	Optional
12-volt pwr outlet in trunk	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Front four-link suspension	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard

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Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tire Size	P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size	P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Size	T125/70R18

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

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