Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) (1988–1996)
The Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) was offered with 22 engine versions (19 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 68 to 174 hp, built 1988–1996.
EnlargeProduction years1988–1996
Body styleSedan
Doors5 – 4+1
Length180.0 in (4,573 mm) – 181.5 in (4,610 mm)
Width67.1 in (1,704 mm) – 67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Height56.2 in (1,428 mm) – 56.4 in (1,433 mm)
Cargo volume20.4 cu ft (578 l) – 17.5 cu ft (495 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)
All Volkswagen Passat (B3, B4) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (72 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 16.1 s | 105 mph (169 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 15 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TD (80 hp) | 1988–1993 | Diesel | 80 hp (59 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 16 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (107 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 107 hp (79 kW) | 116 lb-ft (157 Nm) | 12.3 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (112 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 112 hp (82 kW) | Front-wheel drive | ||||
| 1.8 (90 hp) | 1988–1996 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 14.2 s | 107 mph (172 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 16V (136 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | |||||
| 2.0 16V GT (136 hp) | 1988–1993 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.2 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 16V GT (136 hp) Automatic | 1988–1993 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.8 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 D (68 hp) | 1989–1993 | Diesel | 68 hp (50 kW) | 98 lb-ft (133 Nm) | 19 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (75 hp) | 1990–1996 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | Front-wheel drive | |||
| 2.0 (115 hp) | 1990–1996 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 11.3 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 (115 hp) Automatic | 1990–1996 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 12.7 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 Syncro (115 hp) | 1990–1996 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11.7 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TD (75 hp) | 1991–1996 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 17.7 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 VR6 (174 hp) | 1991–1996 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.7 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1993–1996 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1994–1996 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | Front-wheel drive | ||||
| 2.0 16V (150 hp) | 1994–1996 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 132 mph (213 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 2.0 (107 hp) | 1995–1996 | Gasoline | 107 hp (79 kW) | |||||
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1996 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.