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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.5 Diesel
2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:
180 HP
150 HP
Torque:
370 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
10 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 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.9
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1030 km on highway
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.