Real mpg on 2003 jetta manual vs auto vw mkiva4 tdis. The volkswagen passat tdi weighs a quoted 1534 kg at the. Get detailed information on the 2003 volkswagen passat including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. I used to have a 2003 tdi which had the alh prepd engine. See the 2004 volkswagen passat gas mileage figures for both the city and highway.
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But gerdes and winger squeezed about 80 percent more miles out of each gallon of diesel fuel, earning the surprise and praise of jonathan browning, president and ceo of volkswagen group of america. Gas mileage of 2003 volkswagen passat fuel economy. Home autocatalog volkswagen passat 1996 passat b5 2. Now i drive a 2010 tdi sportswagen which gets about 43 mpg and climbing, and its 2l cr engine provides a lot more power than the older ones. Access your volkswagen passat 2003 owners manual online all car owners manuals, handbooks, guides and more. The same model with the best fuel economy is the passat saloon 1. Id like to know what the real world gas mileage is.
His results confirm consistent reports from actual drivers that the epas official mileage numbers for the jetta tdi 29 mpg city 40 mpg highway for the automatic, 30 41 for the manual are. Home autocatalog volkswagen passat 1996 passat b5 1. Vw tdis are the cars that put the diesels smokey, smelly, sluggish reputation to rest. Weve converted bunches of the jetta, golfs and beetles to manual trans so we were well equipped to do our first passat conversion. Oct 25, 2014 takes a new 2015 volkswagen golf tdi for a highway mpg road test. A friend of mine has a 2002 tdi and has averaged about 42 mpg since he. Used 2003 volkswagen passat for sale with photos cargurus. Obd ii, lev, two 3way closed coupled catalytic converters with four heated oxygen sensors upstream and downstream, secondary air injection, onboard refueling vapor recovery orvr. Co2 carbon dioxide, mileage, fuel economy and other emissions data for 2003 volkswagen passat 1. The most accurate volkswagen passat mpg estimates based on real world results of 123. This vehicle has a 4 door saloon sedan body style with a front located engine powering all four wheels. Passat 5 speed manual trans conversion kansas city tdi. When i open my 2003 vw passat driver door the interior light does. I have a 2003 jetta tdi with 335 000kms and over the past few months have gone from roughly kmtank 5.
I understand that it varies and all the factors that make it vary. Realworld experience shows that the jetta tdi consistently returns 40. Has mot until may but with mot stations been shut its valid for an extra 6month. I would have thought there would be a greater advantage to the manual than 3 mpg. Passats are really nice cars, and the solid feel of a manual trans really makes them nice. Was looking to get some input on possible reasons why im getting bad fuel economy. Here is the page where you can find all the necessary information about 2003 volkswagen jetta diesel models of all the years including precise and detailed information concerning vehicles wheel base and dimensions width, length and height, so you can know can you fit it in your garage or use it to move some large things around your. There is fuel economy data for each trim as well as a description of the drivetrain. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2000 volkswagen passat 4 cyl. But id like to hear from the group about what youve experienced. Buying a first year entirely new model from vw is just asking for problems and the passat will be all new in 2005 or 2006 at the latest. We expect the passat tdi to follow the jetta tdi in returning to our. Search from 14,036 volkswagen passat cars for sale.
It musters power and torque figures of 128 bhp ps95 kw at 4000 rpm and 285 nm 210 lbft29. The most accurate 2003 volkswagen passats mpg estimates based on real world results of. The 20 volkswagen passat tdi is rated at 31 mpg city43 mpg hwy with a manual transmission. Shop 2003 volkswagen passat vehicles for sale at cars. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. But gerdes and winger squeezed about 80 percent more miles out of each gallon of diesel fuel, earning the surprise and praise of jonathan browning, president and. If your car has a manual transmission, shift up as soon as you can to keep the engine from revving too high, and stay in the upper gears as much as possible. The most accurate 2003 volkswagen passats mpg estimates based on real world results. Search over 20,600 listings to find the best local deals. Here is the page where you can find all the necessary information about 2003 volkswagen jetta diesel models of all the years including precise and detailed information concerning vehicles wheel base and dimensions width, length and height, so you can know. Gas mileage of 2003 vehicles by volkswagen fuel economy.
I know that vw says that the manual gets 43 mpg and the automatic gets 40 mpg, but is. Volkswagen passat tdi sets world record for fuel economy. Jul 01, 20 the 20 volkswagen passat tdi is rated at 31 mpg city43 mpg hwy with a manual transmission. I guess i am interested primarily on the actual gas mileage advantages of the manual vs. The most accurate 2003 volkswagen passats mpg estimates based on real world results of 3. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2003 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl, 1.
I know that vw says that the manual gets 43 mpg and the automatic gets 40 mpg, but is this accurate. Powering the volkswagen passat tdi 4motion is a double overhead camshaft, 2. Used 2003 volkswagen passat for sale near you edmunds. Checked intercooler and maf all of which seem to be fine. Notice about volkswagen passat owners manual 2003 pdf download sometimes due server overload owners manual could not be loaded. Volkswagen passat mpg actual mpg from 4,922 volkswagen. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2003 volkswagen passat. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2003 volkswagen passat 4motion 6 cyl, 2. Check some advices how to maintenance your volkswagen passat owners manual 2003 included. How to get more mpg with my vw jetta tdi by mike frees. Premium gasoline, view estimates how can i share my mpg. If you want to keep the economy but add some zip to your tdi, we can help you choose the right upgrades for your car.
Volkswagen tdis are the ultimate economy car, with many averaging 40 to 50 mpg. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 volkswagen golf hatchback 2d gl tdi. Honestly i wouldnt worry about eking out the extra mpgs, daily driving just isnt conducive to it, and 50 mpg is a bit to much to ask for. How to get more mpg with my vw jetta tdi it still runs. I am torn between purchasing a manual transmission passat tdi and an automatic transmission. Drivers share their volkswagen passat mpgalong with their driving habits and road conditionsso you can learn what mpg by bodystyle and powertrain to actually expect. Get detailed information on the 2003 volkswagen passat including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 2003 passat models nationwide.
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