Volkswagen Passat (B5) (1996–2005)
The Volkswagen Passat (B5) was offered with 40 engine versions (25 gasoline, 15 diesel), from 90 to 275 hp, built 1996–2005.
EnlargeProduction years1996–2005
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length183.9 in (4,670 mm) – 185.2 in (4,703 mm)
Width68.5 in (1,740 mm) – 68.7 in (1,746 mm)
Height57.5 in (1,460 mm) – 57.5 in (1,461 mm)
Cargo volume16.8 cu ft (475 l) – 14.1 cu ft (400 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l) – 21.1 gal (80 l)
All Volkswagen Passat (B5) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1996–2002 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 12.3 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) Automatic | 1996–2002 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 15.2 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 10.9 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 12.7 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V Syncro (125 hp) | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 11.3 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.8 T 20V (150 hp) | 1996–2005 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 9.2 s | 139 mph (223 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T 20V (150 hp) Automatic | 1996–2005 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 10.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8T 20V (170 hp) | 1996–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 9.2 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8T 20V (170 hp) Automatic | 1996–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 10.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 11.4 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 12.1 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 13.2 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (110 hp) | 1996–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |||
| 2.3 VR5 (150 hp) | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9.1 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 hp) Automatic | 1996–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 10.7 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.6 s | 148 mph (238 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) AUtomatic | 1996–1998 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 i Syncro (115 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11.6 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0i (115 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 11.2 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0i (115 hp) Automatic | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 12.4 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro (150 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9.5 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.3 i VR 20V Syncro (170 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.6 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.3i VR 20V (170 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.1 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3i VR 20V (170 hp) Autoamatic | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 10.8 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (150 hp) | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro (150 hp) | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro (150 hp) Automatic | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.7 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (101 hp) | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 101 hp (74 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 12.4 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (101 hp) Automatic | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 101 hp (74 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 14.3 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 V6 30V Syncro (193 hp) | 1999–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10 s | 148 mph (238 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.8 V6 30V Syncro (193 hp) Automatic | 1999–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10.9 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (115 hp) | 2000 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (130 hp) | 2001–2005 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (130 hp) Automatic | 2001–2005 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (131 hp) | 2001–2005 | Diesel | 131 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 11.1 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 i 20V (131 hp) | 2002–2005 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 9.9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (180 hp) | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.7 s | 140 mph (226 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (180 hp) Automatic | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 9.6 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 4.0i W8 32V (275 hp) | 2003–2005 | Gasoline | 275 hp (202 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 4.0i W8 32V (275 hp) Automatic | 2003–2005 | Gasoline | 275 hp (202 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 7.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) |
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.