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The 2003 Volkswagen Passat is a medium Car.
There are 8 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.
The 2003 Passat was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Passat include 2.3L v5 (125kW/220Nm), 2.8L v6 (140kW/260Nm) and 4.0L w 8-cylinder (202kW/370Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being W8.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,703 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 474 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Passat Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the S variant that starts from $49,990.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant that starts from $97,900.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the W8 variant which can tow 2100 kg.
See all Volkswagen Passat towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Passat is the V6 S variant which measures 1746mm wide, 4682mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant which has 202kW of power and 370nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2300 kg.
The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.