| VW Passat W8 Variant |
| Engine | W-Achtzylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 3.999 cm³ (84 mm * 90,2 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 10,8 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | dohc |
| Valves | 4 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 370 Nm at 2.750 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 202 kW (275 HP) at 6.000 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual -sixgang, Automatik - Fünfgang (optional) |
| Drive train | Front engine, longitudinal, all-wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.702 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.500 mm |
| Rear suspension | Einzelradaufhängung, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs, ventilated |
| Brakes rear | Discs, ventilated |
| Bremse | Servo, ABS |
| Wheels front | 225/45 R 17 W (7.5") |
| Wheels rear | 225/45 R 17 W (7.5") |
| Length | 4.682 mm |
| Width | 1.746 mm |
| Height | 1.497 mm |
| Drag coefficient (cross section) | 0,35 (2,2 m²) |
| Kerb weight | 1.730 kg |
| CO2-emissionen | 317 g/km |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |