Volkswagen2003 Passat Variant 2.5 V6 TDI Specs

2003 (B5.5) Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.5 V6 TDI Specifications & Performance

2003, 2004, 2005 (B5.5)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L V6 Turbo

138 mph

9.3 seconds

161 BHP

39.8 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

495-1,600 L
kg
1,583 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
138 mph
0-62 mph
9.3 seconds
0-60 mph
9.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
102 BHP/Tonne
Power
161 BHP
Torque
258 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
39.8 mpg
Total Range
542 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
2.5 Litre
2,496 cc
Configuration
V6
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
161 BHP @ 4,000 RPM
163 ps @ 4,000 RPM
Peak Torque
258 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
350 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Common Rail
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
18:1
Bore x Stroke
78.3 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.91:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
65 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
416 cc
BMEP
17.6 Bar
255.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 W
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
495-1,600 L
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Kerb Weight
1,583 kg
Gross Weight
2,150 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
Tow Capacity
1,800 kg
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,746 mm
Height
1,498 mm
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
Front Track
1,515 mm
Rear Track
1,513 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★☆☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating3.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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