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Volkswagen Passat
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Also called	Volkswagen Dasher Volkswagen Quantum Volkswagen Santana Volkswagen Corsar Volkswagen Magotan Volkswagen Carat
Production	1973-present
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Layout	Front-engine design
Platform	Volkswagen Group B platform series
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Type 3 Volkswagen K70

The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car built by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973. Slotting between the Volkswagen Golf / Volkswagen Jetta, and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat.

In 2008, Volkswagen extended its range with the launch of the Passat CC, a 4-door "coupé" version of the Passat.

History

The Passat was placed in the middle of the sedan/saloon market segment at its introduction in 1973. Sales of the aging Beetle were declining and larger air-cooled rear-engined models like the Volkswagen Type 3 and 411 and 412 were based on older technology.

Following the Volkswagen Group's acquisition of Audi in 1964, Volkswagen used new engineering expertise to develop a modern front-wheel drive car with a water-cooled engine, and thus the Passat and Golf (the latter being introduced in 1974) were the first of a new generation of Volkswagen cars. The first Passat was developed partly from the Audi 80/Fox and, until 2005, the two shared a history.

During its development phase, the Passat was designated internally as Entwicklungs-Auftrag 400 (EA400 / Project 400), and well before its launch, production of the Volkswagen Type 3 at the Wolfsburg plant had been stopped in order to free up capacity for the new car.^[1] Wolfsburg was able to ramp up production carefully: directly before Passat production started the lines were used to assemble small volumes of the car's Audi 80 sibling which had been launched a year earlier.^[1]

The nameplate Passat derives from the German word for tradewind — and the period in its history when Volkswagen named vehicles after prominent winds, including also Golf (after the Gulf stream, Jetta (after Jet stream), and Scirocco (after Sirocco).

Passat Mk1 (B1, 1973–1981)

Volkswagen Passat Mk1 (B1)
Overview
Also called	Volkswagen Dasher
Production	1973–1981 (1974–1988 in Brazil)
Assembly	Emden, Germany Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	2-door saloon/sedan 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B1
Related	Audi 80/Fox
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 1.5 L I4 diesel engine
Transmission	4-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,470 mm (97 in)[2]
Length	4,190 mm (165 in)[2]
Width	1,600 mm (63 in)[2]
Height	1,360 mm (54 in)[2]

B1 in Europe

The original Volkswagen Passat was launched in 1973. The body types offered originally were 2- and 4-door sedans and similar looking three- and five-door versions. Externally all four shared a modern fastback style design, styled by the Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. In essence, the first Passat was a fastback version of the mechanically identical Audi 80 sedan, introduced a year earlier. A five-door station wagon/estate was introduced in 1974. In Europe, the Passat was equipped with 2 rectangular, 2 round 7", or 4 round 5.5" headlights depending on specification.

The Passat was one of the most modern European family cars at the time, and was intended as a replacement for the aging Volkswagen Type 3 and Type 4. The Passat was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1974 and its sister model Audi 80 was nominated car of the year by the European motor press a year earlier. The platform was named B1.

The Passat originally used the 4 cylinder OHC 1.3 l (55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp)) and 1.5 l (75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)/85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp)) petrol engines also used in the Audi 80—longitudinally mounted with front-wheel drive, in Audi tradition, with either a 4-speed manual transmission or 3-speed automatic. It had a MacPherson strut front suspension with a solid axle/coil spring setup at the rear.

The SOHC 1.5 was enlarged to 1.6 l in August 1975 with unchanged power ratings and slightly higher torque ratings. In July 1978 the Passat Diesel became available, equipped with the VW Golf`s 1.5  l Diesel (50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp)), followed in February 1979 by the Passat GLI with a fuel-injected version of the 1.6 l engine.

The whole range received a facelift in 1977 (launched 1978 outside Europe), featuring an interior upgrade and subtly revised styling including repositioned indicators and depending on model, either 4 round or 2 rectangular headlights.^[3]

B1 in North America

In North America, the car was called the Volkswagen Dasher. The three- and five-door hatchback and a station wagon model were launched in North America for and during the 1974 model year. Sole available engine was a carburetted 1.5 l inline-four developing 75 hp (56 kW) (or 70 hp (52 kW) in 1975), supplanted from model year 1976 by a Bosch fuel-injected 1.6 l four 78 hp (58 kW). North American cars were equipped with single DOT standard headlights.

In 1978 the Dasher received a facelift along the lines of the European Passat, with quad sealed beam headlights and big polyurethane covered bumpers. The trim was also upgraded and the ride softened. 1979 saw the introduction of the 1.5 l diesel engine, which produced just 48 PS (35 kW) in the 1130 kg (2500 lb) car. 0–100 km/h time for the Diesel was 19.4 seconds, 6.2 seconds slower than the gasoline (petrol) engine. All gasoline engines were dropped for North America in 1981 in preparation for the next generation.^[4]

B1 in Brazil

In Brazil, the Passat B1 was produced from 1974 until 1988. Since the Audi 80 was not marketed in Brazil, there was no need to give the Passat a different front-end treatment. During its long life cycle many improvements from the B2 platform where introduced, like its 1.6 and 1.8-liter engines, a Brazil-specific face-lift in 1985, and a 5-speed gearbox. A sports version, named Passat TS 1.6 and later Passat GTS 1.8 Pointer was also introduced.

Passat Mk2 (B2, 1981–1988)

Volkswagen Passat Mk2 (B2)
Facelifted Passat B2 5-door hatchback
Overview
Also called	Volkswagen Quantum Volkswagen Santana Volkswagen Corsar Volkswagen Carat
Production	1981–1988 1984–2012 (in China) 1984–2006 (in Brazil)
Assembly	Emden, Germany General Pacheco, Buenos Aires, Argentina São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil Puebla, Puebla, Mexico Shanghai, China Zama, Japan Uitenhage, South Africa
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	3-door hatchback, 2-door saloon/sedan (Latin American markets), 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B2
Related	Ford Versailles Ford Royale Ford Galaxy
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 1.7 L I4 (82-83 Quantum)[5] 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 1.9 L I5 2.0 L I5 Syncro 2.1 L I5 (83-84 Quantum)[5] 2.2 L I5 Diesel engines: 1.6 L D I4 1.6 L TD I4 1.8 L D I4
Transmission	3-speed automatic, 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,550 mm (100.4 in)[6]
Length	3/5d: 4,435 mm (174.6 in)[6] Variant: 4,540 mm (178.7 in)[6] Santana: 4,545 mm (178.9 in)[6] Template:Auto in (GL)[citation needed] Template:Auto in (GL Syncro)[citation needed]
Width	1,685 mm (66.3 in)[6] Santana: 1,695 mm (66.7 in)[6] Template:Auto in (GL)[citation needed] Template:Auto in (GL Syncro)[citation needed] facelifted Santana: 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height	1,385 mm (54.5 in)[6] Santana: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)[6] Template:Auto in (GL) Template:Auto in (GL Syncro) facelifted Santana: 1,427 mm (56.2 in)

The second generation Volkswagen Passat was launched in 1981. The platform, named B2, was slightly longer and the car's updated styling was instantly recognisable as a Passat, with the most obvious difference being the rectangular headlights. In addition to the Passat hatchbacks and Variants (estate/wagon), there was also a conventional three-box saloon, which until the 1985 facelift was sold as the Volkswagen Santana in Europe. In North America, the Passat/Santana was sold as the Volkswagen Quantum, available in three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and a wagon model, but the five-door hatchback was never sold there and the three-door hatchback was dropped after less than two years. The four-wheel drive Syncro version was introduced in October 1984, initially only with the more powerful 5-cylinder engine.

The Santana was also produced in China, Brazil, Mexico (as the Corsar, from 1984 and 1988) and Argentina (as the Carat between 1987 and 1991). In Brazil, the Santana station wagon was sold as the Quantum. The Passat saloon and estate were produced in South Africa for their local market until 1987.

In 1985 the range received a slight facelift, consisting of new, larger bumpers, interior retouches, a new front grille and new taillights on the hatchback versions. The 2-door hatchback was discontinued while the Santana nameplate was dropped in Europe. The saloon's front end was now the same as the hatchback and estate. The North American version, still known as the Quantum, gained European-style composite headlamps.

Like the previous generation, the B2 Passat was mainly sold with 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Unlike its predecessor, however, top-of the line versions received 5 cylinder Audi or VW engines of 1.9–2.2 litres.^[5][7] In addition to four- and five-speed manuals and three-speed automatic gearboxes, the Passat/Santana was also available with the VW concern's interesting 4+E transmission. This, also called the "Formel E" had a particularly high top gear, which combined with a freewheeling mechanism to provide better gas mileage. An automatic stop/start was also available in some markets. The four-wheel drive system used in the Passat Variant Syncro shared the mechanics of the Audi 80 quattro and not the Volkswagen Golf Syncro. The Syncro's bottomplate was almost entirely different, requiring a transmission tunnel, a relocated gas tank and no spare tire well (to make room for the complex rear axle assembly). Only the more popular estate was reengineered. Syncro was also available in the North American market, only with the 5 cylinder engine.

On March 31, 1988 production ended (although Syncro models continued in production until June) with 3,345,248 built in Germany. World production totals amount to at least 4.5 million units.

Passat Mk3 (B3, 1988–1993)

Volkswagen Passat Mk3 (B3)
US-spec Passat saloon
Overview
Production	1988–1993
Assembly	Emden, Germany
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.6 L I4 53 kW (72 PS; 71 bhp) 1.8 L I4 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) 1.8 L I4 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) 1.8 L I4 118 kW (160 PS; 158 bhp) G60 2.0 L I4 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) 2.0 L I4 100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp) 16v 2.8 L VR6 128 kW (174 PS; 172 bhp) Diesel engines: 1.6 L I4 59 kW (80 PS; 79 bhp) Turbo Diesel 1.9 L I4 50 kW (68 PS; 67 bhp) 1.9 L I4 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) Turbo Diesel
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,625 mm (103.3 in) Syncro: 2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length	4,575 mm (180.1 in)
Width	1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Height	1,430–1,500 mm (56.3–59.1 in)

The third generation Passat was introduced in March 1988 in Europe, 1990 in North America, and 1995 in South America. Its curvy looks were a contrast from the boxy appearance of its predecessor and owed much to the "jelly mould" style pioneered by Ford with the Sierra. The lack of a grille made the car's front end styling reminiscent of older, rear-engined Volkswagens such as the 411, and also doubled as a modern styling trend.

At the time it was the first Passat to be built on a Volkswagen-designed platform, rather than sharing one with an Audi saloon. The car, although designated B3 in Volkswagen's platform nomenclature, was based largely on the A platform as used for the smaller Golf model, but was stretched in all directions. Many components are shared directly between these vehicles. Only 4-door saloon and 5-door estate versions were available, without the fastback option of previous models. It was marketed under the Passat name in all markets; in North America, this was a first.

The fuel injected petrol engines gave better performance and refinement than the carburettor units previously used. They were mounted transversely, and the floorpan was engineered to accept Volkswagen's 'Syncro' four-wheel drive system. Engine options were the 2.0 litre 16 valve engine in the GL model, 1.8 litre engine in the CL model (not available in North America, all CLs, GLs, and GLSs had the 2.0 16v), Volkswagen's new 2.8 litre VR6 engine (also used in the Golf and Corrado) in the GLX/GLS model (introduced in 1991 in Europe and 1992 in North America), and the G60 engine (only available on the Syncro model in Canada for the North American market). The VR6 engine gave the top-of-the-range Passat a top speed of 224 kilometres per hour (139 mph). The 1.9 litre diesel engine was also available as an option.

Passat Mk4 (B4, 1993–1997)

Volkswagen Passat Mk4 (B4)
Volkswagen Passat GLX VR6 sedan (US)
Overview
Production	1993–1997
Assembly	Emden, Germany
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B4
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 2.0 L I4 16v 2.8 L VR6 2.9 L VR6 Diesel engines: 1.9 L I4 TD 1.9 L I4 TDI
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Template:Auto in
Length	Template:Auto in (saloon) Template:Auto in (estate)
Width	Template:Auto in
Height	Template:Auto in (saloon) Template:Auto in (estate)

The new model was restyled with every external body panel new, except for the carried-over windows. The most obvious exterior change was the re-introduction of a grille to match the style of the other same-generation Volkswagen models, such as the Mk3 Golf. The interior was also updated and included safety equipment such as dual front airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners.

The car was available with a Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine - an inline four-cylinder 1.9 litre turbodiesel, generating 210 newton-metres (155 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,900 rpm, 66 kilowatts (90 PS; 89 bhp) at 3,750 rpm. It carried a U.S. EPA fuel efficiency rating for the sedan of 45 miles per US gallon (5.2 L/100 km; 54 mpg_‑imp) highway. Combined with a 70 litres (15.4 imp gal; 18.5 US gal) fuel tank, it had a 1300+ km (800+ mi) range on a single tank of fuel. The B4 TDI wagon saw less than 1,000 sales in the U.S. during its 1996 to 1997 lifespan.

B4 trim levels

In Europe, L, CL, GL, GT and VR6 versions were available; with the VR6 with one of the trims, for example a GL VR6. Only three trim levels were available in the United States: GLS, GLX and TDI. The GLX version carried Volkswagen's 2.8 litre VR6 engine. The GLS had a 2.0 litre 8-valve engine, while the TDI had the 1.9 TurboDiesel.

Canadian versions of the Passat were similar to their European counterparts, unlike models sold in the U.S., due to a trade agreement that Canada had with Europe at the time, which allowed any car federalized in one participating country to legally be sold in any of the others. However, Canada did not get the 1.8 litre 4-cylinder petrol version, nor the 1.6 litre TurboDiesel, both of which were on sale in Europe at the time.

Versions sold in Mexico had a choice of 2.0 litre 4-cylinder, or a 2.8 litre VR6 petrol. Trim levels included the GL or GLX. These versions were more expensive than the Volkswagen cars built in Mexico, due to the import tariffs, and the fact the Passat was built in Germany.

B4 engines

The following internal combustion engines were available in the B4 Passat:

B4 Engines
name	engine ID code(s)	engine type	displacement	max. power	max. torque	years
Petrol engines
1.6	AEK	I4 8v SOHC	1595 cc	74 kW (101 PS; 99 bhp)	135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft)	1994–1996
1.6	AFT / AKS	I4 8v SOHC	1595 cc	74 kW (101 PS; 99 bhp)	140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft)	1995–1997
1.8	AAM / ANN	I4 8v SOHC	1781 cc	55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp)	140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
1.8	ABS / ACC / ADZ / ANP	I4 8v SOHC	1781 cc	66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)	145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
2.0	2E / ADY / AGG / ABA	I4 8v SOHC	1984 cc	85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp)	166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
2.0	ABF	I4 16v DOHC	1984 cc	110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp)	180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
2.8 VR6	AAA	VR6 12v DOHC	2792 cc	128 kW (174 PS; 172 bhp)	235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft)	1993–1996
2.9 VR6	ABV	VR6 12v DOHC	2861 cc	140 kW (190 PS; 188 bhp)	245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft)	1994–1996
Diesel engines
1.9 TD	AAZ	I4 8v SOHC	1896 cc	55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp)	150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
1.9 TDI	1Z / AHU	I4 8v SOHC	1896 cc	66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)	202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft)	1993–1997
1.9 TDI	AFN	I4 8v SOHC	1896 cc	81 kW (110 PS; 109 bhp)	235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft)	1996–1997

Passat Mk5 (B5/B5.5, 1996–2005 SVW)

Volkswagen Passat Mk5 (B5)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Production	1996–2000
Assembly	Emden & Mosel/Zwickau, Germany
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B5
Related	Audi A4
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.6 L I4 ADP/AHL/ARM 1.8 L I4 ADR/APT 20v 1.8 L I4 AEB/APU/ANB 20v Turbo 2.0 L I4 AUZ 2.3 L VR5 AGZ 2.8 L V6 ACK/APR 30v Diesel engines: 1.9 L I4 AHU/AHH TDI 1.9 L I4 AVB TDI 1.9 L I4 AFN/AVG TDI 1.9 L I4 AJM/ATJ TDI 2.5 L V6 AFB TDI
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed 5HP19 automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.4 in (2703mm)
Length	184.1 in (4676mm)(saloon) 183.8 in (4669mm)(estate)
Width	68.5 in (1740mm)
Height	57.4 in (1458mm)(saloon) 59 in (1499mm)(estate)
Kerb weight	1,406 kg (3,100 lb)

An all-new fifth-generation Passat, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was launched in 1996 in Europe, and 1998 in North America. It shared a platform with the Audi A4 (1995 onwards), using the classic longitudinally mounted engine with front-wheel drive. This design harked back to the first and second generation Passats, which were based on the Audi 80 (the A4 is the supersession of the Audi 80 line).

The Passat introduced a new design language, first seen on the Concept 1 concept car, for the latest generation of Volkswagens such as the Mk4 Golf, Bora and Polo Mk4. The smooth lines, heavily raked windscreens, and smooth underpinnings helped give the B5 Passat an low coefficient of drag, rated at 0.27 (saloon model).

The car featured fully-independent four-link front suspension; and a semi-independent torsion beam for front-wheel-drive models or a fully-independent suspension on the 4motion 4WD models. 4WD was introduced in 1997 as an option for the 1.8, 2.8 V6, 1.9 TDI and 2.5 V6 TDI engines, using a second-generation Torsen T-2 based 4WD system to minimise loss of traction. The 1.8 litre petrol engine in the Passat and Audi A4 has a lower oil capacity than transverse applications of the same engine (4.6 quarts in transverse, 4.3 quarts longitudinal), and may suffer from oil sludge problems as a result, if not changed at regular intervals with fully synthetic oils. Three transmission options were available: a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission (codename O1E) and a 5-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic.

B5 awards

• 1999 Used Car Buyer Greatest Used Buy Awards — Most Sensible Car Award Overall & Best Family Car
• 1999 Auto Express New Car Honours — Best Family Car
• 1998 What Car? Car of Cars — Best Medium Car
• 1998 Which? Magazine Best Buy — Large family car market winner

B5 engines

The internal combustion engines used are the same as for many other vehicles in the Volkswagen Group.

B5 Engines
Short Descr	Config/ Cyls	Fuel	Displacement	Power (Max Output)	Torque (Max Output)	VW Engine Code	Accel 0–100 km/h	Top Speed	Years	Market
1.6 8v	I4	petrol	1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in)	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5300 rpm	140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm	ADP/ AHL/ ARM/ ANA	12.5 s	192 km/h (119 mph)	1996–2000	EU
1.8 20v	I4	petrol	1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in)	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @5800 rpm	168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm	ADR/ APT/ AVV/ ARG	11.1 s	206 km/h (128 mph)	1996–2000	EU
1.8 20v T	I4	petrol	1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5700 rpm	210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpm	AEB/ APU/ ANB/ ATW/ AUG	8.9 s	223 km/h (139 mph)	1996–2000	EU/US
1.8 20v T	I4	petrol	1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in)	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @5900 rpm	225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) @1950–5000 rpm	AWM	8.0 s (est)	223 km/h (139 mph)	2000–2005	EU/US
2.0 8v	I4	petrol	1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in)	120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @5600 rpm	175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @2600 rpm	AUZ/ ASU/ AVA	11.1 s	203 km/h (126 mph)	1999–2000	EU
2.3 10v	V5	petrol	2,324 cc (2.324 L; 141.8 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @6000 rpm	205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm	AGZ	8.9 s	223 km/h (139 mph)	1997–2000	EU
2.8 30v	V6	petrol	2,771 cc (2.771 L; 169.1 cu in)	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @6000 rpm	280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm	ACK/ APR	7.7 s	238 km/h (148 mph)	1997–2000	EU/US
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm	210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AHU/ AHH	13.5 s	184 km/h (114 mph)	1996–2000	EU
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm	250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AVB	12.4 s	191 km/h (119 mph)	2000	EU
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)	110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) @4150 rpm	235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AFN/ AVG	11.5 s	196 km/h (122 mph)	1996–2000	EU
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm	285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AJM	10.8 s	200 km/h (120 mph)	1998–2000	EU
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm	310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	ATJ	10.8 s	200 km/h (120 mph)	1998–2000	EU
2.5 24v TDI	V6	diesel	2,496 cc (2.496 L; 152.3 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @4000 rpm	310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1500–3200 rpm	AFB/ AKN	9.4 s	220 km/h (140 mph)	1998–2000	EU

Mid-2001 facelift (B5.5)

Volkswagen Passat B5.5 (facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Production	2001-2005
Assembly	Emden & Mosel/Zwickau, Germany Uzhgorod, Ukraine[8]
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B5
Related	Audi A4 Volkswagen Passat Lingyu Škoda Superb
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.6 L I4 ALZ 1.8 L I4 AWT Turbo 2.0 L I4 AZM 2.0 L I4 ALT 20v 2.3 L VR5 AZX 20v 2.8 L V6 AMX 30v 4.0 L W8 BDN 32v Diesel engines: 1.9 L I4 AVB TDI 1.9 L I4 AWX/AVF TDI 2.0 L I4 BGW TDI DPF 2.5 L V6 AKN TDI 2.5 L V6 BDG TDI 2.5 L V6 BDH/BAU TDI
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed 5HP19 tiptronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Template:Auto in
Length	Template:Auto in (saloon) Template:Auto in (estate)
Width	Template:Auto in
Height	Template:Auto in-Template:Auto in (saloon) Template:Auto in-Template:Auto in (estate) Template:Auto in (VR6 estate)

B5.5 Passat models built after mid-2001, also known as B5.5 models, received minor styling and mechanical revisions including revised projector-optic headlights, bumpers, tail lights, and chrome trim.

A 4.0 litre W8 engine producing 275 PS (202 kW) was introduced in 2002 in a luxury version of the car that included standard 4motion all-wheel drive.^[9] This engine was intended to be a test bed for Volkswagen Group's new W engine technology, which would later make an appearance on the W12 in the Phaeton and Audi A8, and the W16 engine in the Bugatti Veyron. The engine was discontinued in 2004.

In 2004, a powerful 2.0 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine producing 136 PS (100 kW) was added (making the Passat the only mid-sized diesel powered car sold in the U.S.). This variant was sold from 2004–2005.

A lengthened platform went on to underpin the 'Passat' that was introduced in China in late 1999 by Shanghai-Volkswagen. This long-wheelbase version was rebadged and launched in Europe as the Škoda Superb in 2001. Both have a 100 millimetres (3.9 in) longer wheelbase and length than the standard B5 Passat. An updated version called the Passat Lingyu was released in 2005, which has the 2.0 litre, 1.8 litre Turbo, and 2.8 litre V6 petrol engines.

B5.5 trim levels

In the United Kingdom, trim levels were E, S, Sport, SE, V5, and V6. The E trim level had a 1.6 litre 105 PS (77 kW) engine only. The S trim level was considered well-equipped by the motoring press at the time, and What Car? magazine recommended the 1.8 S as the best version in 1999. SE models had the same engines as the S version, but were better equipped. The V5 models had a 2.3 V5 engine, the V6 was available with a 2.8 V6, or 180 PS (132 kW) 2.5 TDI, and was also well-equipped.

Models sold in Europe and the Republic of Ireland were similar apart from the trim level naming schemes; the trim levels were Volkswagen's "lifestyle" naming scheme, which were Comfortline, Trendline, and Highline. A base model was also available too.

Models sold in the U.S. had the 1.8 litre 20-valve turbo engine, 2.0 TDI, the 2.8 V6, or 4.0 W8; trim levels were GL (2003 onward), GLS, GLX, and W8 (2002 to 2004). The W8 was only available with the 4motion four-wheel-drive system and a slightly higher trim than the GLX models. The V6 engine had 4motion as an option, as did the 1.8 T starting in the 2004 model year. The GLX trim was only sold with the V6.

Versions sold in Mexico are the same as their European equivalents.

In the UK, Top Gear's 2005 survey rated the Passat as the third least satisfying large family car to own, with only the Fiat Marea and Rover 45 Saloon receiving a worse rating.^{[citation needed]} It fell behind most of its crucial rivals, namely the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra, Citroen C5 and Peugeot 406.

B5.5 engines

The internal combustion engines used are the same as for many other vehicles in the Volkswagen Group.

B5.5 engines
Short Descr	Config/ Cyls	Fuel	Displacement	Power (Max Output)	Torque (Max Output)	VW Engine Code	Accel 0–100 km/h	Top Speed	Years
1.6 8v	I4	petrol	1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5600 rpm	148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm	ALZ	12.7 s	192 km/h (119 mph)	2000–2005
1.8 20vT	I4	petrol	1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5700 rpm	210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpm	AWT	8.2 s	221 km/h (137 mph)	2000–2005
2.0 8v	I4	petrol	1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm	172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm	AZM	11.2 s	200 km/h (120 mph)	2000–2005
2.0 20v	I4	petrol	1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)	130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) @5700 rpm	195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpm	ALT	9.9 s	210 km/h (130 mph)	2001–2005
2.3 20v	VR5	petrol	2,324 cc (141.8 cu in)	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @6200 rpm	225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm	AZX	9.1 s	228 km/h (142 mph)	2000–2003
2.8 30v	V6	petrol	2,771 cc (169.1 cu in)	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @6000 rpm	280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm	ATQ	7.8 s	238 km/h (148 mph)	2000–2005
4.0 32v	W8	petrol	3,999 cc (244.0 cu in)	275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp) @6000 rpm	370 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) @2750 rpm	BDN	6.5 s	250 km/h (160 mph)	2001–2004
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm	250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AVB	12.4 s	191 km/h (119 mph)	2000–2005
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) @4000 rpm	285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500 rpm	AWX	9.9 s	208 km/h (129 mph)	2000–2005
1.9 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) @4000 rpm	310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	AVF	9.9 s	208 km/h (129 mph)	2000–2005
2.0 8v TDI	I4	diesel	1,968 cc (120.1 cu in)	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4000 rpm	335 N⋅m (247 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm	BGW	9.8 s	211 km/h (131 mph)	2003–2005
2.5 24v TDI	V6	diesel	2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @4000 rpm	310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1500–3200 rpm	AKN	9.6 s	220 km/h (140 mph)	2000–2003
2.5 24v TDI	V6	diesel	2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @4000 rpm	350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @1500 rpm	BDG	9.1 s	225 km/h (140 mph)	2003–2005
2.5 24V TDI	V6	diesel	2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)	180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) @4000 rpm	370 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) @1500 rpm	BDH/ BAU	8.7 s	226 km/h (140 mph)	2002–2005

B5.5 awards

• 2001 Auto Express Used Car Honours 2001 - Best Family Used Car
• 2001 Diesel Car 2001 Awards - Overall Diesel Car of the Year & Best Family Car
• 2000 Used Car Buyer: Used the Year - Overall winner & Best Family Car
• 2000 Auto Express Used Car Honours - Best Family Car
• 2000 Auto Express New Car Honours - Best Family Car
• 2000 Fleet World Honours - Best Fleet Car

Passat Mk6 (B6 PQ46, 2005–2010)

Volkswagen Passat Mk6 (B6 PQ46)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Passenger Cars, FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) as Magotan
Also called	Volkswagen Magotan, Volkswagen Variant
Production	2005-present
Assembly	Emden, Germany Mosel/Zwickau, Germany Aurangabad, India (CKD)
Designer	Robert Lešnik[10]
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon 4-door coupé (Passat CC)
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A5 PQ46
Related	Audi A3 SEAT Leon SEAT Toledo SEAT Altea Skoda Octavia VW Golf Mk5, VW Passat CC
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.4 L I4 TFSI 1.6 L I4 1.6 L I4 FSI 1.8 L I4 TSI 2.0 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 TSI 3.2 L VR6 FSI 3.6 L VR6 FSI; Diesel engines: 1.6 L I4 TDI 1.9 L I4 TDI; 2.0 L I4 TDI; CNG/petrol bivalent: 1.4 L I4 TSI EcoFuel CNG 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)(planned/unveiled 12/2007)
Transmission	5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed DSG automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,709 mm (106.65 in)
Length	saloon: 4,765 mm (187.6 in), estate: 4,774 mm (188.0 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	saloon: 1,472 mm (58.0 in), estate: 1,517 mm (59.7 in)

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The B6 Passat was first displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005, and launched in Europe in the summer of 2005. The Mk6 Passat (the PQ46 platform) is now based upon the platform from the Golf Mk5. Confusingly, this model is sometimes referred to as the "B6" (or "3C") Passat, despite its lack of commonality with the "B6" (Typ 8E) Audi A4. This has happened previously in the Passat's history, with the B3 and B4, which bore no relation to the same-named platforms from Audi.

The car follows the latest design language first introduced on the Volkswagen Phaeton luxury car, and is a departure from the styling of the B5.5 Passat. On the four-wheel drive version, called 4motion, the transverse-engine platform dictated a switch from the Torsen centre differential of the B5, to the Haldex Traction multi-plate clutch. The change to the Haldex system also changes the handling closer to a front-wheel drive car, with better fuel economy claimed. The Haldex can direct torque more unequally to the front wheels (from 100:0 to 50:50 front-to-rear bias), compared to the Torsen, which was had a wider bias ranging from 75:25 to 25:75 in the B5 Passat. Haldex is a reactive type system, behaving as a front-wheel-drive vehicle until slippage is detected, at which point up to a maximum of 50% of the torque can be transmitted to the rear axle. See the Audi-related quattro (four wheel drive system) article for more information.

Fuel Stratified Injection is used in nearly every petrol engined version of the Passat, ranging from 1.6 to 3.6 litres (the 1.6 litre DOHC can reach 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 11.5 seconds, and 200 km/h (124.3 mph) for manual transmission versions), but the multi-valve 2.0 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel is the most sought after version in Europe (available in both 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) variants). In the U.S. market, a 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) 2.0 litre turbocharged I4 is the base engine, or a 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 3.6 litre VR6 engine as the upgrade, with six-speed manual (only available on the base 2.0 T model) and automatic transmissions. As of the 2009 model year, the VR6 engine and 4motion option were no longer available in the US on the Passat sedan and wagon, but are available on the Passat CC.^[11]

In February 2008, the 2.0 FSI was replaced with the new Audi-developed 1.8 TSI engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.8 T is rated at 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp), 250 newton-metres (184 lbf⋅ft) and reaches 0–100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 220 kilometres per hour (136.7 mph). This engine is part of the wider Volkswagen Group policy for engine sharing.

The Passat Estate won overall winner of Practical Caravans Towcar of the Year Awards 2008 for its array of towing features such as its Trailer Stability Programme.

In China, the PQ46 Passat was released by FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VWVolkswagen Group China subsidiary FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) as the Magotan, after Volkswagen's other joint venture in China, Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive(SVW) had decided to continue using the Mk5 platform for the Passat and the Passat Lingyu (LWB Mk5 Passat).^[12] Since August 2010 the wagon version of Passat B6 will be offered in China, which is a fully imported model. But this car is simply called Volkswagen Variant in China, in order not to refer the name "Passat" or "Magotan".

In 2012, a 1.2 TSI engine will be available.

Passat R36

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, Volkswagen launched the 'R line' R36, created by Volkswagen Individual GmbH.

The R36 uses a 3.6 litre VR6 engine, retuned to produce 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp), and 350 newton-metres (258 lbf⋅ft) of torque, which pushes the saloon and Variant (estate/wagon) to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively.

The R36 has many distinguishing features over the other Passat siblings, such as a redesigned front and rear spoilers, 18" Omanyt aluminium alloy wheels, 20 mm (0.8 in) lower suspension, 'R' engraved stainless steel pedals, 'R' imprinted sport leather seats, Bi-Xenon headlights, and twin rear muffler tailpipes.

In July 2008, Volkswagen launched the R36 version in the Middle East.^[13]

Passat CC

The CC ("Comfort Coupé")^[14] is a 4-door "coupé" version of the Passat. It debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Originally aimed at competing with the similarly styled Mercedes CLS, the Passat CC intends to be more stylish and luxurious than the previously released Passat B6. In the U.S., the name "Passat" was dropped, and the car is being sold as "CC".^[15] Some options specific to the CC include hands-free parking, lane-departure prevention, intelligent cruise control, and adaptive suspension. Engines offered in the CC mirror those of the regular Passat, with options of the base 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder, or the optional 3.6 liter V-6, which includes 4-motion all wheel drive. Although the CC is marketed as a more luxurious Passat B6, it comes in with a lower price tag. While the MSRP of a Passat B6 is $28,300, the CC comes with a base price of $27,100.

The Chinese-made CC was released by FAW-VW on July 15, 2010. Two engine options are provided: 1.8T and 2.0T.^[16]

B6 engines

The following petrol engines are available:

B6 petrol engines
Short Descr	VW Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement	Power (Max Output)	Torque (Max Output)	Years	Top speed
1.4 TSI	CAXA	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) and turbocharger	1390 cc	122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)	200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft)	2007-	203
1.6	BSE; BSF	I4 SOHC 8V, multipoint sequential fuel injection	1595 cc	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp)	148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft)	2005-
1.6 FSI	BLF; BLP	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection	1598 cc	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)	155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft)	2005–2007
1.8 TSI	BZB	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection and turbocharger	1798 cc	160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp)	250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft)	2007-	220
2.0 FSI	BLR; BVX; BVY	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection	1984 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)	200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft)	2005–2007
2.0 TFSI	AXX; BWA; CAWB; BPY	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection and turbocharger	1984 cc	200 PS (150 kW; 200 hp)	280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft)	2006-
2.0 TSI	AXX; BWA; CAWB; CCTA	I4 DOHC 16V, Fuel Stratified Injection and turbocharger	1984 cc	200 PS (150 kW; 200 hp)	280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft)	2008-
3.2 FSI	AXZ	VR6 DOHC 24V, Fuel Stratified Injection	3189 cc	250 PS (180 kW; 250 hp)	330 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft)	2006-
3.6 FSI	BWS; BLV	VR6 DOHC 24V, Fuel Stratified Injection	3597 cc	300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp)	350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft)	2006-	250

The following diesel engines are available:

B6 diesel engines
Short Descr	VW Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement	Power (Max Output)	Torque (Max Output)	Years	Top speed
1.6 TDI		I4 DOHC	1598 cc	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)	250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft)	2009-	193
1.9 TDI	BKC/BXE/BLS	I4 SOHC 8V, Pumpe Düse (PD) injectors; optional diesel particulate filter (DPF)	1896 cc	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)	250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft)	2005–2009
2.0 TDI	BKP	I4 DOHC 16V, Pumpe Düse injectors	1968 cc	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)	320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft)	2005–2008
2.0 TDI DPF	BMP	I4 DOHC 16V, Pumpe Düse injectors, diesel particulate filter	1968 cc	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)	320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft)	2005–2008
2.0 TDI DPF	CBAB	I4 DOHC 16V, piezoelectric common rail injection, diesel particulate filter	1968 cc	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)	320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft)	2008-	209
2.0 TDI DPF	BMR	I4 DOHC 16V, piezoelectric Pumpe Düse injectors, diesel particulate filter	1968 cc	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp)	350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft)	2006–2008
2.0 TDI DPF	CBBB	I4 DOHC 16V, piezoelectric common rail injection, diesel particulate filter	1968 cc	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp)	350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft)	2008-	223

Alternative fuel engine

Since 2008 in continental Europe the following natural gas methane engine is also available:

Short Descr	VW Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement	Power (Max Output)	Torque (Max Output)	Years	Top speed
1.4 TSI ECOFUEL	CAXA	I4 DOHC 16V, Gasoline direct injection/Twincharger	1390 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)	220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft)	2008-	213

Passat Mk7 (2010-)

Volkswagen Passat Mk7
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Production	2010-
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car / Mid-size car
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door estate/wagon

A facelift of the Mk6 Passat was announced at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010. Based on the same PQ46 platform of the previous generation, but extensively restyled by Klaus Bischoff and Walter de Silva,^[17] the height and width dimensions are unchanged, while length increases by 4 mm. New features include a fatigue detections system and an automatic “city emergency braking” system.^[18]

A long-wheelbase version of the seventh generation Passat will be built in China by FAW-VW in 2011.^[19]

References

External links

• Passat official website
• VW Passat at Curlie
• Uk Passat Owners Club
• Passat B5 repair wiki
• 3D interior view of Passat B6