2003 Volkswagen Passat Models & Specs

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GL Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 1.8L DOHC SMPI 20
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 16.4 gal.
  • Torque: 166 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 170 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 21/30
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 39 cu. ft. - 56.5 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3424 lbs.
  • Tires: P195/65HR15
  • Front Head Room: 39.7"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.5"
  • Wheelbase: 106.4"
  • Length: 184.3"
  • Width: 68.7"
  • Height: 59.0"

Interior Features

  • Fully reclining velour front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, center armrest
  • 4-spoke padded tilt steering wheel w/height-adjustable telescopic steering column
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator
  • Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time/length, average speed/fuel consumption, outside temp
  • Center console-inc: front/rear ash trays, (2) cup holders, (2) pwr outlets
  • Slidable folding front center armrest w/storage compartment
  • Front door storage pockets w/rubber liners
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Integrated armrests in door panels
  • Front/rear passenger assist handles
  • Molded door trim w/velour inserts
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Illuminated lockable glove box
  • Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment w/light
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection
  • Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking at driver door
  • Rear window defroster
  • Cruise control
  • Pwr remote trunk/fuel door releases
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
  • Theft-deterrent steering column
  • Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter
  • Air conditioning w/dust/pollen filters
  • Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
  • Headlights-on warning tone
  • Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers, CD changer control
  • CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf in trunk
  • Front center dome light w/time delay
  • (2) front/(2) rear reading lights
  • Sliding luggage compartment cover
  • (4) trunk tie-down hooks

Exterior Features

  • Body-color pwr heated side mirrors
  • Black grille w/center logo
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color body-side moldings
  • 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent wipe feature
  • Gray-tinted upper windshield stripe
  • Tinted green glass
  • Rear intermittent wiper/washer
  • Daytime running lights
  • Roof rails
  • Body-color bumpers w/black lower section

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
  • Side Curtain Protection
  • Front color-keyed 3-point height-adjustable seat belts
  • Rear color-keyed outboard 3-point seat belts
  • Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors
  • Rear seat interlock
  • Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard seating positions (LatCH)
  • Child safety locks on rear doors
  • Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Anti-intrusion side door beams
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual-note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Traction control-inc: Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Front wheel drive
  • 90-amp alternator
  • 80 amp/hr battery
  • Digital electronic ignition w/dual knock sensors
  • Front four-link suspension
  • Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Front/rear telescopic gas shock absorbers
  • P195/65HR15 all-season SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 15" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers
  • Full-size steel spare wheel
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • 16.4 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Cold weather pkg ($325)

  • Heatable front seats
  • Heated front windshield washer nozzles
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