Overview
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat V6 is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 260 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1498mm (59.0 inches) in height, 4682mm (184.3 inches) in length, 1746mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2703mm (106.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1569kg (3459.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat V6 comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat V6 has a 124mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,682 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 431 mm |
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Engine
Engine Liters: 2.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 2771
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 37
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 227
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 141
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 140
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 190
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 260
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1124
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 44.3
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 525
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 18.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 54.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1545
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1498
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2703
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1746
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 184.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4682
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1515
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1515
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 124
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 4.9
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11500
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1011
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1006
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1466
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1440
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1136
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 44.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 906
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 35.7
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3459
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1569
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 650
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1433
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2000
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4409
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
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