2003 Volkswagen Passat - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2003 volkswagen passat Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It's standard on the GL and is one of two choices for the GLS. The other choice is a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6. While no longer among the fastest six-cylinders in the midsize class, this V6 is buttery smooth; it's standard on the GLX. Both engines come with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. Available on GLX models with automatic transmissions is the 4Motion AWD system. Under normal traction conditions, the system splits power 50/50 between the front and rear; it can redistribute power up to a 67/33 ratio either way to combat slippage. The W8 sedan and wagon are powered by a... |
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...With the rear seat folded down, the wagon offers 54.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Under the Hood Volkswagen?s 170-hp, turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four-cylinder engine goes into the GL and GLS 1.8T sedan and wagon. The GLS 2.8 V6 and GLX carry a 190-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 with variable valve intake timing. Both engines require premium fuel. A five-speed-manual transmission is standard, and an optional five-speed automatic is equipped with Tiptronic for manual gear changes. The 4Motion AWD system is available with the V-6 engine only. In the Passat W8 Sedan and Wagon, the 32-valve 4.0-liter W-8... |
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2003 Volkswagen Passat OverviewSource: CarGurus...It was available with either the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder or a 2.8-liter, 190-hp V6 engine. The GLX, available only with the V6, added leather seats (powered in the front) to the list of standard features. And the Passat W8, introduced a year earlier, came with a 4.0-liter, 270-hp 8-cylinder engine and an extenstive list of standard features, including a five-speed automatic transmission with the Tiptronic manual shift feature (a six-speed automatic was available as an option) and a stability control system, as well as all the features included with the GLX and GLS.Overall, drivers' opinions of... |
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