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:
180 HP
150 HP
Torque:
370 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.8 seconds
11 seconds
Volkswagen Passat 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 2003 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
950 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.46 m
Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
400 litres
Volkswagen Passat 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat 2003 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2000. The Volkswagen Passat 2000 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
