Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI

Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 diesel description

Sedan Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI has been produced from May, 2003 to March, 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. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 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 2.5 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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.