Volkswagen Passat B5.5 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION

Overall Rating

7.4 / 10

Safety 3.0 / 5

Engine 4.5 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.8 / 5

Comfort 4.0 / 5

People\'s Opinion 3.2 / 5

Volkswagen Passat:

The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles.
A "four-door coupé" variant of the Passat with a lower roof was released in the North American market in 2008 as the Passat CC, which was then renamed to Volkswagen CC. The CC was succeeded by the Arteon in 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)

B5.5 Overview:

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5). With 370 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.5 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Verdict:

Performance Verdict

Exceptional power and smooth delivery from the unique W8 engine, offering strong acceleration and confident highway cruising.

Fuel Economy

High fuel consumption is expected for a large displacement, high-performance engine, making it costly to run.

Best Use Case: Enthusiast / Highway Cruiser

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 45% Neutral: 18% Issues: 36%

3.2 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 11 discussions

Read What Owners Say

😐 NEUTRAL

But what are the lap times? I own a Passat myself and am interested in the performance.

😐 NEUTRAL

On my way to buy a Passat or superb

👍 POSITIVE

I have been looking for one to get. My friend got a Passat B8 2018 a. Month ago. Best car I’ve been in. It costed him a lot more, KA registration. Love everything about the car. He had to get EGR replaced, needs suspension work. Still a good buy imo. But get the car checked thoroughly multiple times.

👎 NEGATIVE

Its a great car to drive but honestly its way more difficult to maintain! Yes German cars are expensive to maintain but availability of parts of passat is very very low! So yeah if u have contacts and all regarding parts, just go for it!

👎 NEGATIVE

Do you know any Volkswagen/Audi specialist Mechanic? If Yes!! Then get it checked 1st. Put it on ramp check oil sumps and underbody damages. This car is at 10.5 lac now, but there was a reason why it was worth 25-30lac worth when it was new? Or whatever was the MRP? When you have specialist they know how to get spares and get work done. I will not be dependent on any VW dealership if I am planni

👎 NEGATIVE

The rear door panel in pic looks different shade of paint. So most likely it has had an accident. Also its a UP number being sold in karol bagh. Thats yikes (found ur olx listing). Why buy old diesel? It will not be allowed in ncr in a couple of years. Id rec going for a elantra/camry instead

👍 POSITIVE

Go for it if it's a diesel car

👍 POSITIVE

Umm… can’t say of anything about the future of diesels in India. Govt is planning to discontinue diesel cars as well as in the next 6-8 months bringing Isobutanol mixing in diesel. So can’t say much. But if you still wanna go for you can go for it. It’s a good car. Works for around 9-9.5.

👎 NEGATIVE

Buying DSG post 1lakh KM is a bad decision . U need to spend a lot on gear box , suspension , diesel pump and steering assembly

👍 POSITIVE

You seem like a guy who can take care of a car well, go for it, an absolute beauty, at 1L a lot of replacements tend to happen, that solves many problems too, so do a good service and it’ll be ok

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Wide range of engines including economical TDIs and powerful W8
• Comfortable ride quality and spacious interior
• High-quality interior materials for its class
• Available 4MOTION all-wheel drive for enhanced traction
• Strong safety features for its era

Cons:

• Some engines (e.g., 2.5 TDI V6, W8) can have high maintenance costs
• Automatic transmissions can be less engaging and less efficient
• Older models may suffer from electrical gremlins
• Fuel economy can be poor on larger petrol engines
• Styling might be considered understated by some

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Variant (B5.5): 2000 - 2005).

General:
Brand:	Volkswagen
Model:	Passat
Generation:	B5.5
Modification (Engine):	4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION
Start of production:	2001
End of production:	2004
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Sedan
Seats:	5
Doors:	4

Engine:
Power:	275 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:	68.8 Hp/l [21mm more]
Torque:	370 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	BDN More details about the engine BDN
Engine displacement:	3999
Number of cylinders:	8
Engine configuration:	W-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Engine oil capacity:	8.3 l
Coolant:	9 l
Engine layout:	Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:	84 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	90.17 mm mm
Compression ratio:	10.8:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:	19.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:	9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC):	12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC):	19.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC):	9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:	12.9 l/100 km
Emission standard:	Euro 4
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:	6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:	6.5 sec
Maximum speed:	250 km/h, Electronically limited
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:	6.2 sec

Space:
Max. weight:	2260
Max. roof load:	100 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	400 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):	2100 kg
Fuel tank capacity:	80 l
Permitted trailer load without brakes:	750 kg

Size:
Length:	4703 mm mm [21mm more]
Width:	1746 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1461 mm mm [37mm less]
Wheelbase:	2702 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:	1511 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1510 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	11.4 m [above average]

Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears	6
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires size	225/45 R17
Wheel rims size	7.5J x 17
Front suspension	Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension	Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer