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

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Key specs

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic /Station wagon (estate) 2001 - 2004/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of 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 environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
314 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
275 Hp, 370 Nm
273 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
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 Tiptronic?
8, W-engine
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) Station wagon (estate) 2001 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
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 Station wagon (estate)?
4682 mm
184.33 in.
What is the width of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?
1746 mm
68.74 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
1789 kg
3944 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
2360 kg
5203 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Station wagon (estate)?
450 - 1545 l
15.9 - 54.6 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic?
5, automatic transmission Tiptronic

General information

Model
Modification (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
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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 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. 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

Kerb Weight
1789 kg 3944 lbs.
Max. weight
2360 kg 5203 lbs.
Max load
571 kg 1259 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
450 l 15.9 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1545 l 54.6 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
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 (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
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