| Volkswagen Passat (B4) | |
| Production: | October 1993–May 1997 |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Assembly: | Germany: Emden Belgium: Brussels |
| Class: | Mid-size car / Large family car (D) |
| Body Style: | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon |
| Layout: | Transverse Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform: | Volkswagen Group B4 |
| 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 TD I4 1.9 L TDI I4 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase: | 103.30NaN0 |
| Length: | 181.50NaN0 (saloon) 1810NaN0 (estate) |
| Width: | 67.50NaN0 |
| Height: | 56.40NaN0 (saloon) 58.70NaN0 (estate) |
| Sp: | uk |
| Predecessor: | Volkswagen Passat (B3) |
| Successor: | Volkswagen Passat (B5) |
| Related: | Volkswagen Passat (B3) |
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 45mpgus highway. Combined with a 701NaN1 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.
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 172hp.[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.
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 | 1595 cc | 1010NaN0 @5800 rpm | 135Nm @4400 rpm | 1994–1995 | 186 | ||
| 1.6 | AFT | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1595 cc | 1010NaN0 @5800 rpm | 140Nm @3500 rpm | 1995–1997 | 186 | |
| 1.8 | AAM / ANN | 1781 cc | 750NaN0 @5000 rpm | 140Nm @2500 rpm | 1993–1997 | 169 | ||
| 1.8 | ABS / ADZ / ANP | I4 SOHC 8V, single-point fuel injection | 1781 cc | 900NaN0 @5400 rpm | 145Nm @2500 rpm | 1993–1997 | 178 | |
| 2.0 & 2.0 Syncro (AWD) | 2E / ADY / AGG | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 1150NaN0 @5400 rpm | 166Nm @3200 rpm | 1993–1997 | 195 | |
| 2.0 16V | ABF | I4 DOHC 16V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 1500NaN0 @6000 rpm | 180Nm @4800 rpm | 1993–1997 | 213 | |
| 2.8 VR6 | AAA | VR6 SOHC 12V, multi-point fuel injection | 2792 cc | 1740NaN0 @5800 rpm | 235Nm @4200 rpm | 1993–1997 | 224 | |
| 2.9 VR6 & 2.9 VR6 Syncro (AWD) | ABV | VR6 DOHC 12V, multi-point fuel injection | 2861 cc | 1840NaN0 @5800 rpm | 245Nm @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 | 1896 cc | 750NaN0 @4400 rpm | 150Nm @2400 rpm | 1993–1996 | 165 | ||
| 1.9 TDI | 1Z / AHU | 1896 cc | 900NaN0 @4000 rpm | 202Nm @1900 rpm | 1993–1997 | 178 | ||
| 1.9 TDI | AFN | I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 1896 cc | 1100NaN0 @4150 rpm | 235Nm @1900 rpm | 1996–1997 | 193 | |