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2003 Volkswagen Passat
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2003 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $29,550 - $56,575
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $23,195 - $26,040
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas W8
Gas V6
Displacement
1.8L/110 2.8L/169 4.0L/244
3.1L/191
Fuel System
SMPI
SFI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5900 rpm 190 hp @ 6000 rpm 270 hp @ 6000 rpm
170 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 1950 rpm 206 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
190 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/4MOTION, Tiptronic & OD 6-speed manual transmission w/4MOTION & OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.7 - 14.0 L/100 km
11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 9.2 L/100 km
7.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 14.0 L/100 km
7.6 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
62.0 - 80.0 L
53.4 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
960 - 1,008 mm
1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,417 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
947 - 1,008 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
897 mm
965 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,387 mm
1,405 mm
Trunk Volume
283 - 425 L
490 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
2,718 mm
Length, Overall
4,681 - 4,704 mm
4,836 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,745 mm
1,763 mm
Height, Overall
1,461 - 1,499 mm
1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
147 mm
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,457 - 1,846 kg
1,405 - 1,410 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 TBD P215/55HR16
P215/60R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 TBD P215/55HR16
P215/60R15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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