The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.5 Diesel
2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
163 HP
Torque:
310 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
10 seconds
Volkswagen Passat 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 2000 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2003, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2003. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat 2000 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat 2000 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2000 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2003.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1060 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.46 m
Volkswagen Passat 2000 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2003, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2000 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
475 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat 2000 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2003. The Volkswagen Passat 2003 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
