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Volkswagen Passat

1988 – 1993 Germany

The Volkswagen Passat was in production from 1988 to 1993. In total, 12 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 68 to 174 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (1981 – 1988), peak power rose from 116 to 174 hp, and minimum weight went up by 166 kg. It was also available as a estate.

Volkswagen Passat 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1988 – 1993
Variants12
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Variant · Estate / wagon 1988 – 1993

Key specifications (range)

Power68 – 174 hp
0–100 km/h8.2 – 19.0 s
Top speed160 – 224 km/h
Fuel economy6.3 – 9.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.9d 5MT FWD (68 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 68 hp 19.0 s 160 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 72 hp 16.1 s 169 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 15.5 s 171 5-Speed manual
1.9d 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 75 hp 17.7 s 165 5-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 80 hp 16.0 s 170 5-Speed manual
2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 80 hp — — 4-Speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 90 hp 13.7 s 177 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 107 hp 11.7 s 190 5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 116 hp 11.3 s 195 5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 136 hp 10.2 s 206 5-Speed manual
1.8L G60 5MT FWD (120 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 9.6 s 215 5-Speed manual
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 174 hp 8.2 s 224 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
50 KW @ 4400 RPM68 HP @ 4400 RPM67 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM127 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
19 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2610.3 lbs (1184 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
53 KW @ 5200 RPM72 HP @ 5200 RPM71 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM125 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/70SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2438.3 lbs (1106 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106.3 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2453.7 lbs (1113 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM140 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2683 lbs (1217 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
59 KW @ 4500 RPM80 HP @ 4500 RPM79 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM155 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2627.9 lbs (1192 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3880.1 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
59 KW @ 4500 RPM80 HP @ 4500 RPM79 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM155 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2627.9 lbs (1192 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4101 lbs (1860 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5400 RPM90 HP @ 5400 RPM89 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
105 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM142 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2530.9 lbs (1148 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
79 KW @ 5700 RPM107 HP @ 5700 RPM106 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM154 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2612.5 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2577.2 lbs (1169 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3814 lbs (1730 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 5800 RPM136 HP @ 5800 RPM134 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM180 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR14

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2709.5 lbs (1229 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
211.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5600 RPM160 HP @ 5600 RPM158 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM225 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/55VR15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2989.5 lbs (1356 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
128 KW @ 5800 RPM174 HP @ 5800 RPM172 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM240 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.4 cuFT (578 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
228.5 g/km
Length4,580 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,619 mm
Curb weight1,106 – 1,356 kg
Torque125 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.