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Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Sedan (2000-2005)

Volkswagen | Cars

Ford | Cars

Variants

1.6

1.8T 150hp

1.8T 150hp AT

1.8T 170hp

1.8T 170hp AT

1.9 TDI 100hp

1.9 TDI 100hp AT

1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion

1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT

1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT

1.9 TDI 130hp AT

2.0

2.3

2.3 4Motion

2.3 AT

2.5 TDI 4Motion

2.5 TDI 4Motion AT

2.8 4Motion

2.8 4Motion AT

4.0 4Motion

4.0 4Motion AT

1.0T 100hp

1.0T 100hp stop/start

1.0T 125hp

1.0T 125hp stop/start

1.5D 120hp

1.5D 95hp

1.5T 150hp

1.5T 150hp stop/start

1.5T 182hp

1.5T 182hp stop/start

1.6D 115hp

1.6D 115hp stop/start

1.6D 95hp

1.6D 95hp stop/start

1.6T 105hp

1.6T 125hp

1.6T 125hp AT

1.6T 85hp

2.0D 150hp AT

2.0D 150hp AT stop/start

2.0D 150hp stop/start

AWD

FWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

372 L / 13.1 cu-ft

595 L / 21.0 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

72.0 L / 19.0 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Disc

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Transverse stabilizer

Tire Size

205/55 R16, 215/50 R17

215/60 R17

Turning Circle

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height

1484 mm / 58.4 in

1530 mm / 60.2 in

Size | Length

4534 mm / 178.5 in

5100 mm / 200.8 in

Size | Width

1823 mm / 71.8 in

1875 mm / 73.8 in

Track Width | Front

1544.0 mm / 60.8 in

1640.0 mm / 64.6 in

Track Width | Rear

1559.0 mm / 61.4 in

1650.0 mm / 65.0 in

Wheel Size

6.5J x 16, 7.0J x 17

6J x 17

Wheelbase

2648 mm / 104.3 in

2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.27

Top Speed

200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Engine | Bore

89.0 mm / 3.5 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Engine | Displacement

3.0 L / 181.6 cu-in / 2976.0 cc

Engine | Power

203.0 hp / 151.4 kW @ 5750 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

79.5 mm / 3.1 in

Engine | Torque

271 Nm / 199.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Engine | Type

Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Transmission | Type

Automatic Aisin F21

Production

Availability

2004 ~ 2007

Reviews

Neofiliac score

62%

22%

12%

Pros

Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
Multi-link suspensions all-around
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption (if we believe it)

Lots of space inside

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Uninspiring drive

Price

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