Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) (1997–2005)
The Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) was offered with 35 engine versions (21 gasoline, 14 diesel), from 90 to 275 hp, built 1997–2005.
EnlargeProduction years1997–2005
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length184.1 in (4,675 mm) – 184.4 in (4,683 mm)
Width68.5 in (1,740 mm) – 68.7 in (1,746 mm)
Height57.4 in (1,459 mm) – 58.9 in (1,497 mm)
Cargo volume16.4 cu ft (465 l) – 17.3 cu ft (490 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 21.1 gal (80 l)
All Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 13.1 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 15.9 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 11.2 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 12.9 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 20V Syncro (125 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | ||||
| 1.8 T 20V (150 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 8.9 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T 20V (150 hp) Automatic | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 10.3 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 11.9 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 13.3 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 14.2 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 15.7 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (110 hp) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 12.3 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 i (115 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) | 11.5 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 i Syncro (116 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 116 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11.9 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9.3 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 10.9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro (150 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9.7 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.3 i VR5 20V Syncro (170 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.9 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.3i VR5 20V (170 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.4 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.3i VR5 20V (170 hp) Automatic | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 11.1 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 30V (193 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 30V (193 hp) Automatic | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10.1 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 30V Syncro (193 hp) | 1997–2005 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.8 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (115 hp) | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 11 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (150 hp) | 1998–2005 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.8 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro (150 hp) | 1998–2000 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.8 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (101 hp) | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 101 hp (74 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 12.8 s | 114 mph (184 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (101 hp) Automatic | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 101 hp (74 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 14.8 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (130 hp) | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (130 hp) | 1999–2005 | Diesel | 130 hp (96 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.7 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 i 20V (131 hp) | 2002–2005 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 10.3 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (180 hp) | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.9 s | 139 mph (223 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI (180 hp) Automatic | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 9.8 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 4.0i W8 32V (275 hp) | 2003–2005 | Gasoline | 275 hp (202 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 4.0i W8 32V (275 hp) Automatic | 2003–2005 | Gasoline | 275 hp (202 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.1 s | 155 mph (250 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.