Volkswagen Passat Variant

1988 – 1993 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

Volkswagen built the Passat Variant from 1988 to 1993. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 68 to 174 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1981 – 1988), peak power rose from 136 to 174 hp, and minimum weight went up by 181 kg.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production1988 – 1993

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Passat 1988 – 1993

Key specifications (range)

Power68 – 174 hp

0–100 km/h8.3 – 19.4 s

Top speed155 – 218 km/h

Fuel economy6.1 – 10.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

BMW 3 Series Touring1988 – 1993 up to170 hp

Volvo 940 Estate1990 – 1998 up to165 hp

Audi 100/ 200 Avant1991 – 1994 up to174 hp

Citroën CX Break1985 – 1991 up to137 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	68 hp	19.4 s	155	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (72 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	72 hp	16.3 s	161	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.8 s	165	5-speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	18.0 s	160	5-speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	80 hp	16.2 s	164	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	14.0 s	173	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	107 hp	11.9 s	184	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.5 s	191	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	10.4 s	200	5-speed manual
1.8L G60 5MT AWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	9.8 s	210	5-speed manual
2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	8.3 s	218	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: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 19.4 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2694 lbs (1222 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 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: 100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.3 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2550.7 lbs (1157 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 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: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.8 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2508.9 lbs (1138 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 192 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: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2738.1 lbs (1242 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 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: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.2 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

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: 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2586 lbs (1173 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 79 KW @ 5400 RPM107 HP @ 5400 RPM106 BHP @ 5400 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: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 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: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.7/55.9 in (1,491/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2641.1 lbs (1198 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 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: 118.7 mph (191 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: 185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2641.1 lbs (1198 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3814 lbs (1730 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 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: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 219 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: 130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3033.6 lbs (1376 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 238 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: 135.5 mph (218 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 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: 57.5 in (1461 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: 20.4 cuFT (578 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 g/km

Length4,580 mm

Width1,699 mm

Height1,461 mm

Wheelbase2,619 mm

Curb weight1,138 – 1,376 kg

Torque125 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.