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Specs of Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION /Sedan 2001 - 2004/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
12.9 l/100 km
18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
310 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
275 Hp, 370 Nm
273 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
4.0 l
3999 cm3
244.03 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 Volkswagen 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
8, W-engine
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) Sedan 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
4703 mm
185.16 in.
What is the width of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
1746 mm
68.74 in.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
2260 kg
4982 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan?
400 l
14.1 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION?
6, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION
Start of production
2001 year
End of production
2004 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
19.4 l/100 km 12.1 US mpg
14.6 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
310 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine specs

Power
275 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
68.8 Hp/l
Torque
370 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 273 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
Coolant
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Max. weight
2260 kg 4982 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
400 l 14.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
85 kg 187 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4703 mm 185.16 in.
Width
1746 mm 68.74 in.
Height
1461 mm 57.52 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 (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
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