Volkswagen2001 Passat W8 Specs

2001 (B5.5) Volkswagen Passat W8 Specifications & Performance

2001 - 2004 (B5.5)

Tech Specs Summary


4 L W8

155 mph

6.5 seconds

271 BHP

21.4 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

400 L
kg
1,791 kg
Front - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.5 seconds
0-60 mph
6.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
151 BHP/Tonne
Power
271 BHP
Torque
273 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
21.4 mpg
Urban
14.5 mpg
Extra Urban
29.4 mpg
Total Range
291 Miles
CO2 Emissions
317 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4 Litre
3,999 cc
Configuration
W8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
271 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
275 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
273 lb·ft @ 2,750 RPM
370 N·m @ 2,750 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
BDN
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 90.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
68 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
34 BHP
Unitary Capacity
500 cc
BMEP
11.6 Bar
168.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/45R17 Y
Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
400 L
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,791 kg
Gross Weight
2,220 kg
Maximum Payload
429 kg
Tow Capacity
750-2,100 kg
Length
4,703 mm
Width
1,746 mm
Height
1,462 mm
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
Front Track
1,515 mm
Rear Track
1,513 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/03/2001
Band K
£445
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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