2003 Volkswagen Passat Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2003 Volkswagen Passat lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Passat

Sedan

Wagon

	1 of 5 Passat GL Sedan 4D	2 of 5 Passat GLX 4Motion Sedan 4D	3 of 5 Passat GLS Sedan 4D	4 of 5 Passat GLX Sedan 4D	5 of 5 Passat W8 4Motion Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$2,711	$3,209	$3,261	$3,304	$3,721
Fuel Economy	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG	City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG	City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	170 @ 5900 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	170 @ 5900 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	270 @ 6000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	W8, 4.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.00 cu ft	10.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	10.00 cu ft
Cylinders	4	6	4	6	8
Torque	166 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	273 lb-ft
Turning Circle	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.7 feet
0 - 60	8.8 seconds	8.5 seconds	8.8 seconds	8.2 seconds	6.5 seconds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available

Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

	Torque	166 @ 5900 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	166 @ 5900 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	273 @ 6000 RPM
	0 to 60	8.8 seconds	8.5 seconds	8.8 seconds	8.2 seconds	6.5 seconds

Leather Seats	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional

	Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Alloy Wheels	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

	Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual

Curb Weight	3322 pounds	3721 pounds	3496 pounds	3536 pounds	3953 pounds
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	21.1 gallons
Front Head Room	39.7 inches	37.8 inches	39.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches
Front Leg Room	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.8 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches
Overall Length	185.2 inches	185.2 inches	185.2 inches	185.2 inches	185.2 inches
Payload Capacity	1116 pounds	1047 pounds	1100 pounds	1054 pounds	1140 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches
Turning Diameter	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.7 feet
Wheel Base	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches
Width with mirrors	68.7 inches	68.7 inches	68.7 inches	68.7 inches	68.7 inches

FAQs

Is the 2003 Volkswagen Passat a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2003 Passat ranges in power from the GL Sedan 4D with 170 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 8.8 seconds to the W8 4Motion Sedan 4D with 270 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2003 Passat specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

How fast is the 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2003 Passat ranges in power from the GL Sedan 4D with 170 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 8.8 seconds to the W8 4Motion Sedan 4D with 270 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2003 Passat specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Passats?

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat comes in 5 different trims, ranging from the GL Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $2,711.00 to the W8 4Motion Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $3,721.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2003 Passat specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Passat 2003 have?

2003 Volkswagen Passat features include AM/FM Radio, Cassette, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2003 Passat trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Volkswagen Passat specs page.