Volkswagen Passat B5.5
The Volkswagen Passat B5.5 (2001–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 68 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: Typ 3BG · Sold in: United Kingdom, United States, and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America |
|---|---|
| Seats and space | |
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311–1,104 L EPA |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,690–2,747 L EPA |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 66.6% (66.2–67.1) | 69.2% | 40,172 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.7% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 41.2% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 38.3% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 35.9% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 30.4% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.7% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,706 complaints for model years 2002–2005. 42 crashes · 177 fires · 93 injuries · 2 deaths
- Engine 351
- Electrical system 304
- Fuel system 240
- Seats 130
- Transmission and drivetrain 40
- Lights 39
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 68 versions of the Volkswagen Passat B5.5
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United Kingdom 45 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–20041.8 20v Turbo (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3–8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199–206 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 20v Turbo Tiptronic (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233–235 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151–154 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (100 PS) | 1.9 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 186–189 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154–159 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8–6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157–162 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194–197 g/km |
| 20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) 4MOTION | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.5–6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 176–178 g/km |
| 2003–20042.0 (130 PS) | 2.0 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 194–202 g/km |
| 2003–20042.3 V5 (170 PS) | 2.3 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3–9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223–226 g/km |
| 2003–20042.3 V5 Tiptronic (170 PS) | 2.3 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2003–20042.3 V5 (170 PS) | 2.3 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 20042.5 V6 TDI (163 PS) | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 186–192 g/km |
| 20042.5 V6 TDI (163 PS) | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 213–216 g/km |
| 2003–20042.8 V6 4MOTION (193 PS) | 2.8 L | 142 kW (193 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.8–10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 259–262 g/km |
| 2003–20042.8 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (193 PS) | 2.8 L | 142 kW (193 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.1–11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 266–271 g/km |
| 2003–2004W8 Tiptronic (275 PS) | 4.0 L | 202 kW (275 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.0–13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 312–317 g/km |
| 2003–2004W8 (275 PS) | 4.0 L | 202 kW (275 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.2–13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 317–319 g/km |
| 20032.5 V6 TDI (150 PS) | 2.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189–194 g/km |
| 20032.5 V6 TDI Tiptronic (150 PS) | 2.5 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219–227 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20V Turbo SE & Sport Models (150 bhp) · 1.8T (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v Turbo (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20V Turbo SE & Sport Models (150 bhp) · 1.8T (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v Turbo Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233–235 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8T (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v Turbo (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI PD S & SE Models (100 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149–154 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI PD S & SE Models (100 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (100 bhp) | 1.9 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 186–189 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI PD S, SE & Sport Models (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 154–157 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI PD S, SE & Sport Models (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8–6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157–162 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 S, SE & Sport Models (115 bhp) · 2.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 S, SE & Sport Models (115 bhp) · 2.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 S, SE & Sport Models (115 bhp) · 2.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2001–20022.3 V5 (170 bhp) · 2.3 V5 Tiptronic (170 bhp) | 2.3 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2001–20022.3 V5 (170 bhp) | 2.3 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 223–230 g/km |
| 2001–20022.3 V5 (170 bhp) | 2.3 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189–194 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI (150 bhp) · 2.5 V6 TDI Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219–227 g/km |
| 2001–20022.8 V6 4MOTION (193 bhp) · V6 4MOTION (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2001–20022.8 V6 4MOTION (193 bhp) · 2.8 4MOTION (193 bhp) · V6 4MOTION (193 bhp) and 1 more trim | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 271 g/km |
| 2001–2002V6 4MOTION (193 bhp) · 2.8 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (193 bhp) | 2.8 L | 144 kW (196 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 266 g/km |
| 2002W8 Tiptronic (275 bhp) | 4.0 L | 205 kW (279 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.0 L/100 km NEDC | 312 g/km |
| 2002W8 (275 bhp) | 4.0 L | 205 kW (279 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.2–13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 317–319 g/km |
| 2002W8 Tiptronic (275 bhp) | 4.0 L | 205 kW (279 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 317 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD S, SE & Sport Models (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194–197 g/km |
| 20012.0 S, SE & Sport Models (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
United States 10 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2002–2005CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2004–2005 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2004–20053MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2004–20053MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 234 g/km |
| 2002–2005CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2002–2005CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2003–2005 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2002–2004FFS · CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2003–2004 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 13 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.7–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 246–262 g/km |
| 2001–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.3–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–246 g/km |
| 2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232 g/km |
| 2002–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265 g/km |
| 2003–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size · Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283 g/km |
| 2001–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.1–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278–285 g/km |
| 2002–2004Station wagon: Mid-size · Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271 g/km |
| 2004Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297 g/km |
| 2004Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306 g/km |
| 2003Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308 g/km |
| 2003Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 4.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306 g/km |
| 2002Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267 g/km |
| 2001Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.