Spec Sizes

2003 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 12 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift.

  • Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
  • Width68.7 in
  • Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.4 in
  • Curb weight3,212 lb – 4,067 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
  • Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.4 in
  • Curb weight3,212 lb – 4,067 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.7 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 184.3 in – 185.2 in · 68.7 in · 57.5 in – 59.0 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS, 195/65R15…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
Width68.7 in
Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
Wheelbase106.4 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom37.8 in – 39.7 in
Rear headroom37.3 in – 39.7 in
Front legroom41.5 in
Rear legroom35.3 in
Front shoulder room55.8 in
Rear shoulder room54.6 in
Passenger volume92.0 cu ft – 98.0 cu ft
Luggage volume10.0 cu ft – 39.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,212 lb – 4,067 lb
Fuel tank16.4 gal – 21.1 gal
Max towing capacity1,000 lb

Engine

Torque166 – 273 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
  • P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • 195/65R15
  • 205/55R16
  • 225/45R17
  • 235/35R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver21"
  • Passenger19"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 47H5
  • 94RH7
  • H5-AGM
  • H6-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.3 qt
  • 5W-406.3 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (12 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan185.268.757.6106.4—3212
GL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon184.368.759.0106.4—3307
GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan185.268.757.6106.4—3240
GLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon184.368.759.0106.4—3338
GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan185.268.757.6106.4—3373
GLS V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon184.368.759.0106.4—3461
GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan185.268.757.6106.4—3721
GLX 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon184.368.759.0106.4—3840
GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan185.268.757.6106.4—3413
GLX 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon184.368.759.0106.4—3499
W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan185.268.757.5106.4—3953
W8 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon184.368.758.9106.4—4067

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift): years 2002–2005. View model overview

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