Specifications: Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005

2000 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) - Photo 1

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Passat
Generation Passat Variant (B5.5)
Modification (Engine) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 10 l/100 km
23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 192 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 214 km/h
132.97 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 10.5 kg/Hp, 95 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 163 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 65.3 Hp/l
Torque 310 Nm @ 1400 rpm.
228.64 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BDG
Engine displacement 2496 cm3
152.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 78.3 mm
3.08 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 18.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1715 kg
3780.93 lbs.
Max. weight 2140 kg
4717.89 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 495 l
17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1600 l
56.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4682 mm
184.33 in.
Width 1746 mm
68.74 in.
Height 1498 mm
58.98 in.
Wheelbase 2703 mm
106.42 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 the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

Related articles