Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI

Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI has been produced from May, 2003 to June, 2005. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Passat 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.

Volkswagen Passat 2000 Variant 2.5 TDI fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.