Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI 4Motion

Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 diesel description

Sedan Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI 4Motion has been produced from March, 2003 to March, 2005. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 370 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 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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 4Motion has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI 4Motion accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 226 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 TDI 4Motion in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 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 800 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.