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Volkswagen Passat
1996 – 2000
Germany
Volkswagen built the Passat from 1996 to 2000. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 193 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.3 L/100 km. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (1993 – 1996), peak power rose from 174 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 29 kg. It was also available as a estate.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 2000
Variants11
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power90 – 193 hp
0–100 km/h7.7 – 13.5 s
Top speed184 – 238 km/h
Fuel economy5.3 – 10.5 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 90 hp | 13.5 s | 184 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 101 hp | 12.5 s | 192 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 110 hp | 11.5 s | 196 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 116 hp | 10.7 s | 200 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 11.1 s | 206 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 8.9 s | 223 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.3L VR5 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 8.9 s | 223 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 150 hp | 9.4 s | 220 | 6-Speed manual |
| 2.8L V6 5AT AWD (180 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 180 hp | 9.4 s | 233 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.8L V6 5MT AWD (180 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 180 hp | 9.4 s | 220 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.8L V6 5MT AWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 193 hp | 7.7 s | 238 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 143 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 74 KW @ 5300 RPM101 HP @ 5300 RPM99 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM140 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65V/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2658.7 lbs (1206 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 192 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121.8 mph (196 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65V/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2841.7 lbs (1289 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 143 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 4150 RPM116 HP @ 4150 RPM114 BHP @ 4150 RPM
- Torque
- 210 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM285 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65V/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2907.9 lbs (1319 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 143 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 124 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM168 Nm @ 3500 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)
- 11.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65V/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2724.9 lbs (1236 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM210 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138.6 mph (223 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2835.1 lbs (1286 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 190 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V5
- Displacement
- 2327 cm3 (142 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 151 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM205 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138.6 mph (223 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60V/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 230 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55W/R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3137.2 lbs (1423 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 184 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 132.4 KW @ 4000 RPM180 HP @ 4000 RPM178 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 145 mph (233 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55W/R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3384 lbs (1535 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431 lbs (2010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 132.4 KW @ 4000 RPM180 HP @ 4000 RPM178 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM310 Nm @ 1500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55W/R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3384 lbs (1535 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431 lbs (2010 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2771 cm3 (169 ci)
- Power
- 142 KW @ 6000 RPM193 HP @ 6000 RPM190 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM280 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147.9 mph (238 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55W/R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 184.3 in (4681 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 57.5 in (1461 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in (2700 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.8 cuFT (476 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3115.1 lbs (1413 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4519.4 lbs (2050 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 252 g/km
Length4,681 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,461 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,206 – 1,535 kg
Torque140 – 310 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.
