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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B4)

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6 versions · 4 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1994–1995
1.9 TDI (110 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 110 KM 1996–1997
1.9 TDI (90 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 90 KM 1993–1997
2.0 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1993–1994
2.0 16V (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1993–1997
2.9 VR6 (184 KM) Syncro Selected Gasoline 184 KM 1995–1997

Selected engine version

1.6 (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1995

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.1 s
Maximum speed
181 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
1.6 (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1994
End of production
1995
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
181 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
AEK
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
100 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
kg
Gross weight
1780 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1055 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (110 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1996–1997

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
235 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
1.9 TDI (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
AFN
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
110 KM @ 4150 obr./min
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1385 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479 mm
Rear track
1422 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1055 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (90 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1993–1997

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
202 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.4 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
1.9 TDI (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
1Z
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
90 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1285 kg
Gross weight
1820 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479-1485 mm
Rear track
1422-1428 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1055 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14; 205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 14; 6J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1994

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
166 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s
Maximum speed
191 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
2.0 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1994
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
191 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
2E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
166 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1260 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1479-1485 mm
Rear track
1422-1428 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1055 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/60 R14; 205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 14; 6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 16V (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1997

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
199 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
2.0 16V (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
199 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
ABF
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
150 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1890 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1485 mm
Rear track
1428 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1055 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.9 VR6 (184 KM) Syncro

Gasoline · 1995–1997

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
245 Nm
Engine displacement
2,861 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Maximum speed
218 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Version
Passat Variant (B4)
Engine
2.9 VR6 (184 KM) Syncro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1995
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
ABV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2861 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
VR-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
184 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
245 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1500 l
Curb weight
1515 kg
Gross weight
2020 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4595 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1485 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Front track
1485 mm
Rear track
1428 mm
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1050 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes