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Passat
2003 Volkswagen Passat
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2003
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
B5 GP (Type 3BG)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
130 hp
Power (kW)
96 kW
Torque
195 Nm (144 lb-ft)
Top speed
209 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
9.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.9 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,702 mm
(185.1 in)
Width
1,746 mm
(68.7 in)
Height
1,462 mm
(57.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
(106.4 in)
Curb weight
1,530 kg
(3,373 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Car Battery
Battery Capacity
60 Ah
Cold Start Power
280 A
Alternator Charge Current
90 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.5 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Multi-link
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
62 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
202 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,912 mm
(75.3 in)
Width, open Doors
3,663 mm
(144.2 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,819 mm
(71.6 in)
Track, Front
1,515 mm
(59.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,515 mm
(59.6 in)
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
960 - 1,011 mm
(37.8 - 39.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
907 - 951 mm
(35.7 - 37.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
907 - 1,136 mm
(35.7 - 44.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
659 - 906 mm
(25.9 - 35.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,466 mm
(57.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,930 kg
(4,255 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,400 kg
(3,086 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
404 kg
(891 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,010 kg
(2,227 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Front
Mid-Strip
Rear
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
B5/PL45
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Side Lock
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Climate Control › Controls
Buttons
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
MP3
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dial
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 8 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
475 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
800 litres
Depth
1,035 mm
(40.7 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,932 mm
(76.1 in)
Width
1,306 mm
(51.4 in)
Opening Width
1,003 mm
(39.5 in)
Height
504 mm
(19.8 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,730 mm
(68.1 in)
Design
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2001
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
-
Rear
Yes
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Passat
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Passat Standard
1973–2022
Passat Sedan Generations
11 of 18
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B5 GP (Type 3BG)
2001–2005
Year
2003
Powertrain
2.0 Manual
Horsepower
130 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline