Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 (1988–1997)
The Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 was offered with 25 engine versions (20 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 68 to 184 hp, built 1988–1997.
EnlargeProduction years1988–1997
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length180.9 in (4,595 mm) – 187.8 in (4,770 mm)
Width67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,445 mm) – 58.5 in (1,485 mm)
Cargo volume16.4 cu ft (465 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)
All Volkswagen Passat Variant 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) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 14 s | 105 mph (169 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TD (80 hp) | 1988–1993 | Diesel | 80 hp (59 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 16.2 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (107 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 107 hp (79 kW) | |||||
| 1.8 (112 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 112 hp (82 kW) | |||||
| 1.8 (125 hp) | 1988–1997 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 162 mph (260 km/h) | ||||
| 1.8 (90 hp) | 1988–1997 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 14.7 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (90 hp) Automatic | 1988–1997 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 16.1 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 16V (136 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 8.7 s | 168 mph (270 km/h) | |||
| 1.8 G60 Syncro (160 hp) | 1988–1992 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.6 s | All-wheel drive (4x4) | ||
| 2.0 16V (136 hp) | 1988–1993 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 16V (136 hp) Automatic | 1988–1993 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.8 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 D (68 hp) | 1989–1993 | Diesel | 68 hp (50 kW) | 98 lb-ft (133 Nm) | 19.4 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (75 hp) | 1990–1997 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 16.7 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 (115 hp) | 1990–1997 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11.3 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 (115 hp) Automatic | 1990–1997 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 12.9 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 Syncro (115 hp) | 1990–1997 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 11.9 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.8 G60 Syncro (160 hp) | 1991 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.8 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TD (75 hp) | 1991–1997 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 18.3 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 VR6 (174 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.6 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 12.1 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1994–1995 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 13.2 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 2.0 16V (150 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.9 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.9 VR6 Syncro (184 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9.2 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 (107 hp) | 1995–1996 | Gasoline | 107 hp (79 kW) | |||||
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1996–1997 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 14.4 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | Front-wheel drive |
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.