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2003 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels & Specs

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2003 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Compare important 2003 Volkswagen Passat technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Exterior length 185.20 185.20 185.20 185.20 184.30 184.30 184.30 184.30 185.20 185.20 184.30 184.30
Exterior body width 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70 68.70
Exterior height 57.60 57.60 57.60 57.60 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 57.60 57.50 59.00 58.90
Horsepower 170 170 190 190 170 170 190 190 190 270 190 270
Torque 166 166 206 206 166 166 206 206 206 273 206 273
Fuel economy - city 22 22 20 20 22 22 20 20 19 18 19 18
Fuel economy - highway 31 31 28 28 31 31 28 28 26 25 26 25
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 8.20 8.20 7.60 7.60 8.50 8.50 7.80 7.80 7.80 6.40 8.10 6.60
1/4 mile time 16.60 16.60 15.90 15.90 16.80 16.80 16.10 16.10 16.00 14.90 16.20 15.00
1/4 mile speed 84 84 88 88 83 83 86 86 83 90 81 89
Lateral acceleration (g) 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 60 60 59 60
Bore-and-Stroke 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.31/3.55 " 3.25/3.40 " 3.31/3.55 "
Curb weight 3212.00 3240.00 3373.00 3413.00 3307.00 3338.00 3461.00 3499.00 3721.00 3953.00 3840.00 4067.00
Wheelbase 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40 106.40
Front track 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.50 59.60 59.50
Rear track 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.60 59.40 59.60 59.40
Turning radius 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.70 18.80 18.70 18.80
Front legroom 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50 41.50
Rear legroom 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30 35.30
Front headroom 39.70 37.80 37.80 37.80 39.70 37.80 37.80 37.80 37.80 37.80 37.80 37.80
Rear headroom 37.80 37.30 37.30 37.30 39.70 37.90 37.90 37.90 37.30 37.30 37.90 37.90
Front shoulder room 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80 55.80
Rear shoulder room 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60 54.60
Luggage volume 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 39.00 39.00 39.00 39.00 10.00 10.00 36.00 36.00
Luggage volume (max) 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 56.50 56.50 56.50 56.50 10.00 10.00 54.60 54.60
Passenger volume 95 92 92 92 98 93 93 93 92 92 93 93
Fuel tank 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 16.40 21.10 16.40 21.10
Payload 1116 1109 1109 1067 1109 1102 1102 1063 1047 1140 1036 1135
Drag coefficient 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.27 0.27 0.32 0.32

2003 Volkswagen Passat Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Passat, however, is its roomy interior. The 2003 Volkswagen Passat comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3
Remote trunk release 2955 2955 2955 2955 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2955 2955 N/A N/A
Seatback storage pockets 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2003 Volkswagen Passat Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2003 Volkswagen Passat trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Door count 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Front tires P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels 15" steel 15" silver alloy 15" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 15" steel 15" silver alloy 15" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Sunroof N/A 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass N/A 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass

2003 Volkswagen Passat Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2003 Volkswagen Passat trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Standard seating 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

2003 Volkswagen Passat Entertainment System

Some 2003 Volkswagen Passat trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Speakers 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Amplifier opt opt opt std opt opt opt std std std std std

2003 Volkswagen Passat Safety and Security Features

Each 2003 Volkswagen Passat trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Door curb lights 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Rear child safety door locks std std std std std std std std std std std std
                         

2003 Volkswagen Passat Mechanical Features

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Drive type 3529 3529 3529 3529 3529 3529 3529 3529 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Axle ratio 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.70 3.73 3.50 3.73 3.50
Turbocharger 3807 3807 N/A N/A 3807 3807 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Engine block heater 3812 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2003 Volkswagen Passat Other Specs

In general, the 2003 Volkswagen Passat lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan, Engine: GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine: W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon, Engine:
Maximum towing capacity 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

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2003 Volkswagen Passat specs

Wheel Offset 32 - 42 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
0-60 times 6.4 - 8.5 sec
Horsepower 170 - 270 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x112
Tire size 195/65 R15 - 235/35 R19
Custom cars 18 projects
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