Volkswagen Passat (B4)
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| Volkswagen Passat (B4) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | October 1993–May 1997 |
| Assembly | Emden, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car / Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B4 |
| Related | Volkswagen Passat (B3) |
| 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 | 103.3 in (2,624 mm) |
| Length | 181.5 in (4,610 mm) (saloon) 181 in (4,597 mm) (estate) |
| Width | 67.5 in (1,714 mm) |
| Height | 56.4 in (1,433 mm) (saloon) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) (estate) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat (B3) |
| Successor | Volkswagen Passat (B5) |
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 1997 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 newton-metres (149 lbf⋅ft) 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
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 models sold in the U.S. Unlike the U.S., however, Canadian models were offered with the AAZ 1.9 liter TurboDiesel, but for the 1995 models only. The 1.9 liter TurboDiesel was replaced by the 1.9 TDI (1Z/AHU) in 1996.
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 | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) |
Torque (Max Output) |
Years | Top speed (km/h) |
| 1.6 | AEK | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1595 cc | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5800 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm | 1994–1995 | 186 |
| 1.6 | AFT | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1595 cc | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5800 rpm | 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm | 1995–1997 | 186 |
| 1.8 | AAM / ANN | I4 SOHC 8V, single-point fuel injection | 1781 cc | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5000 rpm | 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpm | 1993–1997 | 169 |
| 1.8 | ABS / ADZ / ANP | I4 SOHC 8V, single-point fuel injection | 1781 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5400 rpm | 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpm | 1993–1997 | 178 |
| 2.0 | 2E / ADY / AGG | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm | 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm | 1993–1997 | 195 |
| 2.0 | ABF | I4 DOHC 16V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @6000 rpm | 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @4800 rpm | 1993–1997 | 213 |
| 2.8 VR6 | AAA | VR6 SOHC 12V, multi-point fuel injection | 2792 cc | 174 PS (128 kW; 172 hp) @5800 rpm | 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm | 1993–1997 | 224 |
| 2.9 VR6 | ABV | VR6 DOHC 12V, multi-point fuel injection | 2861 cc | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @5800 rpm | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm | 1994–1997 | 218 |
| Passat B4 diesel engines | |||||||
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| Short Descr | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) |
Torque (Max Output) |
Years | Top speed (km/h) |
| 1.9 TD | AAZ | I4 SOHC 8V, indirect injection and turbocharger | 1896 cc | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4400 rpm | 150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) @2400 rpm | 1993–1996 | 165 |
| 1.9 TDI | 1Z / AHU | I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 1896 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm | 202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 1993–1997 | 178 |
| 1.9 TDI | AFN | I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 1896 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4150 rpm | 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 1996–1997 | 193 |