| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Generation | Passat Variant (B5.5) |
| Type (Engine) | 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2004 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 19.5 l/100 km 12.1 US mpg 14.5 UK mpg 5.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg 21.6 UK mpg 7.6 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 314 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.5 kg/Hp, 153.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 275 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 272.9 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | BDN |
| Engine displacement | 3999 cm3 244.03 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | W-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90.17 mm 3.55 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 8.3 l 8.77 US qt | 7.3 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1789 kg 3944.07 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2360 kg 5202.91 lbs. |
| Max load | 571 kg 1258.84 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 450 l 15.89 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1545 l 54.56 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4682 mm 184.33 in. |
| Width | 1746 mm 68.74 in. |
| Height | 1497 mm 58.94 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2702 mm 106.38 in. |
| Front track | 1511 mm 59.49 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1510 mm 59.45 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.4 m 37.4 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg 21.6 UK mpg 7.6 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 314 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2001 Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 275 Hp, 370 Nm 272.9 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 4.0 l 3999 cm3 244.03 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2001 Volkswagen 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 8, W-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 4682 mm 184.33 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 1746 mm 68.74 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 1789 kg 3944.07 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 2360 kg 5202.91 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)? | 450 – 1545 l 15.89 – 54.56 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic? | 5, automatic transmission Tiptronic |
