Volkswagen Passat (B4)
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| Volkswagen Passat B4 |
Volkswagen Passat (B4)
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Production
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October 1993–May 1997
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Assembly
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Emden, Germany
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Body
and chassis
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Class
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Large family car
Mid-size car
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Body style
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4-door saloon/sedan
5-door estate/wagon
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Layout
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Front engine,
front-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive
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Platform
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Volkswagen Group B4
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Related
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Powertrain
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Engine
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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
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Transmission
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4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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2,624 mm (103.3 in)
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Length
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4,610 mm (181.5 in) (saloon)
4,597 mm (181 in) (estate)
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Width
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1,714 mm (67.5 in)
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Height
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1,433 mm (56.4 in) (saloon)
1,491 mm (58.7 in) (estate)
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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Successor
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The B3 Passat was heavily facelifted in 1993 and although it was designated B4, it was not an all-new model. The facelift resulted in every external body panel being changed, except for the roof and glasshouse, with most obvious exterior change seeing the re-introduction of a grille to match the style of the other same-generation Volkswagen models of the era, such as the Mk3 Golf and Jetta. The interior was mildly updated and included safety equipment such as dual front airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners, although the basic dashboard design remain unchanged. The B4 sedan was replaced in late 1996 by the new B5 Passat.
The car was available with a Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine - an inline four-cylinder 1.9 liter turbodiesel, generating 202 Nm (149 lbft) of torque at 1,900 rpm and 66 kilowatts (90 PS; 89 bhp) at 4000 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
.jpg "Volkswagen Passat B4 wagon (US)") |
| Volkswagen Passat B4 wagon (US) |
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 liter 4-cylinder petrol version, nor the 1.9 liter TurboDiesel, both of which were on sale in Europe at the time.
The only Version sold in Mexico was the 2.8 liter VR6 gasoline in GLX trim level. 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:
Passat B4 petrol engines
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Short Descr
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VW Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power
(Max Output) |
Torque
(Max Output) |
Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.6
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AEK
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I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection
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1595 cc
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100 PS (74 kW;
99 hp) @5800 rpm
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135 Nm (100 lbft)
@4400 rpm
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1994–1995
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186
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1.6
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AFT
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I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel
injection
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1595 cc
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100 PS (74 kW;
99 hp) @5800 rpm
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140 Nm (100 lbft)
@3500 rpm
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1995–1997
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186
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1.8
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AAM / ANN
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I4 SOHC 8V, single-point fuel injection
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1781 cc
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75 PS (55 kW;
74 hp) @5000 rpm
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140 Nm (100 lbft)
@2500 rpm
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1993–1997
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169
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1.8
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ABS / ADZ / ANP
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I4 SOHC 8V, single-point fuel
injection
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1781 cc
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90 PS (66 kW;
89 hp) @5400 rpm
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145 Nm (107 lbft)
@2500 rpm
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1993–1997
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178
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2.0
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2E / ADY / AGG
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I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel
injection
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1984 cc
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115 PS (85 kW;
113 hp) @5400 rpm
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166 Nm (122 lbft)
@3200 rpm
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1993–1997
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195
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2.0
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ABF
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I4 DOHC 16V, multi-point fuel injection
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1984 cc
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150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp) @6000 rpm
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180 Nm (130 lbft)
@4800 rpm
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1993–1997
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213
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2.8 VR6
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AAA
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VR6 SOHC 12V, multi-point fuel injection
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2792 cc
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174 PS (128 kW;
172 hp) @5800 rpm
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235 Nm (173 lbft)
@4200 rpm
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1993–1997
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224
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2.9 VR6
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ABV
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VR6 DOHC 12V, multi-point fuel
injection
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2861 cc
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184 PS (135 kW;
181 hp) @5800 rpm
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245 Nm (181 lbft)
@4200 rpm
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1994–1997
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218
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Passat B4 diesel engines
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Short Descr
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VW Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power
(Max Output) |
Torque
(Max Output) |
Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.9 TD
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AAZ
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I4 SOHC 8V, indirect injection and turbocharger
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1896 cc
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75 PS (55 kW;
74 hp) @4400 rpm
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150 Nm (110 lbft)
@2400 rpm
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1993–1996
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165
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1.9 TDI
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1Z / AHU
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I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection
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1896 cc
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90 PS (66 kW;
89 hp) @4000 rpm
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202 Nm (149 lbft)
@1900 rpm
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1993–1997
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178
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1.9 TDI
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AFN
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I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct
Injection
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1896 cc
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110 PS (81 kW;
108 hp) @4150 rpm
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235 Nm (173 lbft)
@1900 rpm
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1996–1997
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193
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