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:
9.6 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 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.0
The Volkswagen Passat 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat 2003 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
910 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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:
400 litres
450 litres
Volkswagen Passat 2000 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat 2003 has 50 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.
