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2003 Volkswagen Passat (base trim)

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2003 Volkswagen Passat
Resale Value:$9,499  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.0L L4; 1.6L L4; 1.8L L4
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 20,000$10,704$9,218N/A$14,200$13,185$11,138N/A
20,001 - 30,000$10,604$9,118N/A$14,100$13,085$11,038N/A
30,001 - 40,000$10,504$9,018N/A$14,000$12,985$10,938N/A
40,001 - 50,000$10,404$8,918N/A$13,900$12,885$10,838N/A
50,001 - 60,000$10,304$8,818N/A$13,650$12,785$10,738N/A
60,001 - 70,000$10,054$8,718N/A$13,125$12,535$10,638N/A
70,001 - 85,000$9,429$8,468N/A$12,525$11,910$10,388N/A
85,001 - 100,000$8,929$7,843$5,702$12,025$11,410$9,763$7,831
100,001 - 115,000$8,429$7,418$5,052$11,500$10,910$9,338$7,181
115,001 - 130,000$7,879$6,843$4,602N/A$10,360$8,763$6,731
130,001 - 150,000N/A$6,243$4,077N/AN/A$8,163$6,206
150,001 - 999,999N/A$5,818$3,552N/AN/A$7,738$5,681

2003 Volkswagen Passat Specs (base trim)

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Turbo compressor
1,781 cc 1.8 liters 4 in-line front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 62 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 125 kW , 170 HP @ 5,900 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 1,950 rpm

2003 Volkswagen Passat Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant