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Volkswagen Passat Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–2001) — Fifth Generation

The fifth-generation Volkswagen Passat arrived as a practical family car, offered as a roomy Estate 5-door and a traditional Sedan, with a broad choice of engines and gearboxes to suit different driving habits.

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Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

A Volkswagen Passat engine here is usually a compact turbocharged gasoline unit or a torque-rich diesel. The 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT Estate examples pair gasoline power with all-wheel drive, while the 2.5 AT diesel sends its pulling power through the front wheels. Manual gearboxes suit keen drivers; automatics ease daily traffic.

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1994 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1994 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	Not provided	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Passat Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1994 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	175 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1994 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	290 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	275 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2771 cm³	193 hp	142 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2496 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	168 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	Not provided	1865 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1315 kg	1865 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1385 kg	1960 kg	110 mm
1.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1385 kg	1865 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1320 kg	1870 kg	110 mm
2.0 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1395 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1395 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1389 kg	1925 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1375 kg	1925 kg	110 mm
2.3 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1470 kg	2020 kg	110 mm
2.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1555 kg	2130 kg	130 mm
2.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1590 kg	2130 kg	130 mm
2.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1495 kg	2040 kg	110 mm
2.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1495 kg	2040 kg	110 mm
2.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1495 kg	2040 kg	110 mm
1.9 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1295 kg	1845 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1325 kg	1875 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1425 kg	1975 kg	110 mm
1.9 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1432 kg	1980 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	130 mm
2.5 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1505 kg	2080 kg	130 mm
2.5 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1520 kg	2070 kg	130 mm
2.5 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1555 kg	2090 kg	130 mm
2.5 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1614 kg	2190 kg	130 mm
1.6 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1278 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1270 kg	1820 kg	110 mm
1.8 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1315 kg	1865 kg	110 mm
1.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1376 kg	1865 kg	130 mm
1.8 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1376 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1340 kg	1890 kg	110 mm
1.9 AT	4669 mm	1740 mm	1496 mm	2703 mm	1350 kg	1890 kg	130 mm

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1370 kg	1920 kg	124 mm
1.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1430 kg	1980 kg	110 mm
2.0 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1280 kg	1830 kg	124 mm
2.0 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1280 kg	1830 kg	124 mm
2.3 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1335 kg	1885 kg	110 mm
2.3 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1430 kg	1980 kg	110 mm
2.3 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1335 kg	1885 kg	124 mm
2.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1450 kg	2000 kg	110 mm
2.8 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1535 kg	2000 kg	124 mm
2.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1450 kg	2000 kg	110 mm
2.8 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1450 kg	2000 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1295 kg	1845 kg	110 mm
1.9 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1295 kg	1845 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1395 kg	1945 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	124 mm
1.9 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1395 kg	1940 kg	124 mm
1.9 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	124 mm
2.5 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1527 kg	2030 kg	124 mm
2.5 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1463 kg	2040 kg	124 mm
2.5 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1531 kg	2030 kg	124 mm
2.5 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1463 kg	2040 kg	124 mm
1.6 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1200 kg	1750 kg	110 mm
1.6 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1200 kg	1750 kg	124 mm
1.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1275 kg	1825 kg	110 mm
1.8 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1265 kg	1910 kg	124 mm
1.8 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1430 kg	1980 kg	110 mm
1.8 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1373 kg	1830 kg	124 mm
1.9 MT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1300 kg	1850 kg	110 mm
1.9 AT	4675 mm	1740 mm	1459 mm	2703 mm	1395 kg	1850 kg	124 mm

Volkswagen Passat Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Passat Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Passat Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.3 AT	495 l	1600 l
2.3 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.3 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
2.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
2.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.5 AT	495 l	1600 l
2.5 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.5 MT	495 l	1600 l
2.5 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.6 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.6 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.8 AT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 MT	495 l	1600 l
1.9 AT	495 l	1600 l

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat Cargo Space

Sedan Volkswagen Passat Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	475 l	745 l
1.8 MT	475 l	745 l
2.0 AT	475 l	745 l
2.0 MT	475 l	745 l
2.3 MT	475 l	745 l
2.3 MT	475 l	745 l
2.3 AT	475 l	745 l
2.8 MT	475 l	745 l
2.8 AT	475 l	745 l
2.8 MT	475 l	745 l
2.8 AT	475 l	745 l
1.9 MT	475 l	745 l
1.9 AT	475 l	745 l
1.9 MT	475 l	745 l
1.9 MT	475 l	745 l
1.9 AT	475 l	745 l
1.9 MT	475 l	745 l
2.5 MT	475 l	745 l
2.5 AT	475 l	745 l
2.5 AT	475 l	745 l
2.5 MT	475 l	745 l
1.6 MT	475 l	745 l
1.6 AT	475 l	745 l
1.8 MT	475 l	745 l
1.8 AT	475 l	745 l
1.8 MT	475 l	745 l
1.8 AT	475 l	745 l
1.9 MT	475 l	745 l
1.9 AT	475 l	745 l