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2001.5
Volkswagen
Passat
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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat specifications
Airbags
Airbags: dual front and side
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Diameter - Front: 11.1 in ( 282.5 mm )
Diameter - Rear: 9.6 in ( 245 mm )
ABS: Std
Chassis
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.4 gal
Engine
Block Material: Cast Iron
Head Material: Aluminum Alloy
Fuel System: multi-point fuel injection
Induction Sys.: variable intake
Valve Gear: DOHC 30V
Disp./Cylinders: 2.771 V-6
Bore: 82.5 mm
Stroke: 86.4 mm
Max. Power: 190 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 6000
Max. Torque: 206 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 3200
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Oil Capacity (qts.): 5.7 qt
Coolant Capacity: 7.4 qt
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3452 lb
Wheelbase: 106.4 in
Height - Body: 57.6 in
Width - Body: 68.7 in
Length: 185.2 in
Front Track: 59.6 in
Rear Track: 59.6 in
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 18
EPA Hwy (mpg): 26
General
Vehicle Type: 4-door sedan
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 39.7 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.8 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 55.8 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 54.6 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.5 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 35.3 in
Cargo Volume: 15 cu ft
Passenger Volume - 1st Row: 95 cu ft
Market Segment
Price Range: 24-30K
Performance
0-60 mph: 9.9 s
Safety
Seatbelts: 5
Seating
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Steering
Steering Type: Rack and Pinion
Steering Ratio: 14.3:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.8
Turning Circle: 37.4 ft
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: Independent
Rear Suspension - Type: Independent
Links - Front: Four link, stabilizer bar
Damper - Front: telecopic shock
Springs - Front: coil
Links - Rear: torsion beam with trailing arms, stabilizer bar
Damper - Rear: telescopic shock
Springs - Rear: coil
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 5-speed
Ratios: 3.66 / 2.00 / 1.41 / 1.00 / 0.74
Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.1
Wheels / Tires
Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 6J x 15 alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 205/55R15