Volkswagen Passat Variant

1997 – 2000 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Passat Variant was in production from 1997 to 2000. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 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 – 1997), peak power rose from 184 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 43 kg.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production1997 – 2000

Variants8

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Passat 1996 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 193 hp

0–100 km/h7.9 – 13.8 s

Top speed178 – 232 km/h

Fuel economy5.3 – 10.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.8 s	178	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT (101 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	13.1 s	186	5-speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT (115 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	116 hp	11.0 s	194	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	11.3 s	199	5-speed manual
1.8L Turbo 5MT (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	217	5-speed manual
2.3L VR5 5MT (150 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.1 s	217	5-speed manual
2.5L TDI V6 6MT (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.6 s	214	6-speed manual
2.8L V6 5MT AWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	7.9 s	232	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: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

Length: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4133.7 lbs (1875 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 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: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 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: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2764.6 lbs (1254 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 4000 RPM116 HP @ 4000 RPM114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM285 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 184.25 in (4680 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

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: 149 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: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 123.7 mph (199 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: 195/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2804.3 lbs (1272 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232.8 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 209 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: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134.8 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 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: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2903.5 lbs (1317 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 194 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: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134.8 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2991.7 lbs (1357 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 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: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3209.9 lbs (1456 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4519.5 lbs (2050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

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: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144.2 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 183.85 in (4670 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.5 cuFT (496 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3293.7 lbs (1494 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 257 g/km

Length4,670 – 4,680 mm

Width1,740 mm

Height1,458 – 1,500 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,254 – 1,494 kg

Torque140 – 310 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.