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:
163 HP
150 HP
Torque:
350 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
9.8 seconds
Volkswagen Passat 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat 2003 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat 2000, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat 2000. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1140 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat 2003 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
495 litres
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat 2003 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2000. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat 2003 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
