Volkswagen Passat (B4)

Motor vehicle
Volkswagen Passat (B4)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionOctober 1993–May 1997
AssemblyGermany: Emden
Belgium: Brussels
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car / Large family car (D)
Body style4-door saloon/sedan
5-door estate/wagon
LayoutTransverse Front engine,
front-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group B4
RelatedVolkswagen Passat (B3)
Powertrain
EnginePetrol 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 TD I4
1.9 L TDI I4
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase103.3 in (2,624 mm)
Length181.5 in (4,610 mm) (saloon)
181 in (4,597 mm) (estate)
Width67.5 in (1,714 mm)
Height56.4 in (1,433 mm) (saloon)
58.7 in (1,491 mm) (estate)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Passat (B3)
SuccessorVolkswagen Passat (B5)

The B3 Passat was heavily facelifted in 1993, and despite being 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 reintroduction 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 pretensioners, although the basic dashboard design remained unchanged.[1] The B4 sedan was replaced in late 1996 by the new B5 Passat.

The car was available with a range of engines, including a Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine - an inline four-cylinder 1.9 liter turbodiesel. 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.[citation needed] Combined with a 70 L (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

Sedan
Variant

In Europe, L, CL, GL, and GT versions were available; most engines were offered in most trims. Only three trim levels were available in the United States, where the B4 was delayed until the 1995 model year: GLS, GLX, and TDI. The GLS had a 2.0-litre, SOHC 8-valve inline-four, while the TDI had the 1.9-litre turbodiesel. The GLX version carried Volkswagen's 2.8 litre VR6 engine, rated at 172 hp (128 kW).[2] Motor Trend measured a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 7.9 seconds for the 1993 Passat GLX.[3]

Canadian versions of the Passat were similar to models sold in the U.S., but sales started for the 1994 model year. For 1994, only the VR6 was offered, being joined by the 2.0 in 1995. Unlike the U.S., Canadian models were also offered with the AAZ 1.9-liter turbodiesel for the 1995 model year. 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. 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
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 101 PS (74 kW; 100 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 101 PS (74 kW; 100 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
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

References

  1. ^ Mihălțianu, Adrian. "Car history: how the VW Passat evolved since 1973". Drive Mag. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  2. ^ "64K Miles & All Stock: 1993 Volkswagen Passat VR6/5-Speed". Bring a Trailer. 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  3. ^ "Volkswagen Passat History". Edmunds. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
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