Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Volkswagen introduced a heavily revised third-generation Passat in 1993 for both versions: the sedan and the station wagon.
The German carmaker was not ready to change its mid-size segment vehicle, the Passat, while Ford was ready to storm the market with a completely new Mondeo. But Volkswagen made an intelligent choice to upgrade its third-generation Passat and named it a fourth-generation, even though the roof, the greenhouse, and the platform were the same as its predecessor. On the other hand, the door panels, the hood, and the fenders were new.
At the front, Volkswagen's designers created a new front fascia with a slatted grille and elongated, horizontal headlights. Unlike the second generation, from the Passat B3/B4, the carmaker offered it only as a three-box sedan or as a station wagon, dropping the hatchback version. The carmaker installed the taillights on the quarter panels, extended them on the sides of the tailgate. A black rubber strip protected the upper bumper area when loading and unloading.
Inside, the comfortable interior offered a revised interior. The center stack was tilted towards the driver and provided easy-to-access controls and commands. Depending on the trim level and engine version, the Passat featured high-bolstered front seats or plain bucket seats at the front. Volkswagen installed a bench for two in the back, with a 60/40 split seatback, which increased the trunk from 465 liters (16.4 cu-ft) up to1,500 liters (52.9 cu-ft).
Under the hood, the Passat offered a choice of eight engines, either gasoline or diesel. Volkswagen brought only a few of them on the U.S. market: a turbo-diesel and a 2.8-liter V-6. The former was available exclusively with a five-speed manual, while the latter offered an option for a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 140 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.9 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2669.8 lbs (1211 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 145 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2698.5 lbs (1224 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 166 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2687.4 lbs (1219 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 180 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2852.8 lbs (1294 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 207.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 128 KW @ 5800 RPM 174 HP @ 5800 RPM 172 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 235 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V6 VR6 5MT AWD (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2861 cm3 |
Power: | 135 KW @ 5800 RPM 184 HP @ 5800 RPM 181 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 245 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3176.9 lbs (1441 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4200 RPM 75 HP @ 4200 RPM 74 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 150 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4150 RPM 110 HP @ 4150 RPM 109 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 235 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 202 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143.1 g/km |