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Volkswagen Passat 2.5L TDI V6 6MT FWD (163 HP)

Volkswagen Passat · 2000 - 2005 · Diesel

The Volkswagen Passat 2.5L TDI V6 6MT FWD (163 HP) produces 163 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches 225 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.8 l/100 km, equal to 184 g CO2 per km.

Power
163 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
9.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Engine

Power 163 hp
Power (kW) 120 kW
Torque 350 Nm
Displacement 2,496 cc
Cylinders V6
Fuel system Direct Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 62 l

Performance

Top speed 225 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.8 l/100 km
City consumption 9.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 184 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,699 mm
Width 1,750 mm
Height 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Cargo volume 476 l
Unladen weight 1,534 kg
Gross weight limit 2,090 kg
Tyre size 205/55 Wr16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Passat 2.5L TDI V6 6MT FWD (163 HP) compared with 4,669 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 163 hp 157 hp
better than 64%
Torque 350 Nm 245 Nm
better than 85%
Top speed 225 km/h 200 km/h
better than 79%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s 10.7 s
better than 70%
Combined consumption 6.8 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 69%
CO2 emissions 184 g/km 202 g/km
better than 56%
Cargo volume 476 l 503 l
better than 67%
Unladen weight 1,534 kg 1,394 kg
better than 28%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Passat
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (100 HP) Diesel 101 hp 250 Nm 14.8 s 179 km/h 7.0 l/100 km 189 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (100 HP) Diesel 101 hp 250 Nm 12.4 s 191 km/h 5.4 l/100 km 146 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 148 Nm 12.7 s 198 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 185 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) Petrol 116 hp 172 Nm 11.2 s 200 km/h 8.4 l/100 km 202 g/km
1.9L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (130 HP) Diesel 130 hp 285 Nm 10.7 s 196 km/h 6.6 l/100 km 178 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (130 HP) Diesel 131 hp 285 Nm 9.9 s 208 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 149 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP) Petrol 131 hp 195 Nm 9.9 s 210 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 192 g/km
1.8L Turbo 5AT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 10.8 s 208 km/h 9.8 l/100 km 235 g/km
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 210 Nm 9.2 s 221 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 197 g/km
2.5L TDI V6 6MT FWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 9.6 s 220 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 186 g/km
2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 220 Nm 9.1 s 228 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 218 g/km
2.5L TDI V6 6MT AWD (180 HP) Diesel 179 hp 370 Nm 8.7 s 226 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 201 g/km