The Volkswagen Passat Variant (1981-1985) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Petrol | 115 hp | 154 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 85 hp | 127 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | — | — | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 119 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 164 km/h | 14.0 s | 9.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 70 hp | 133 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 3 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 55 hp | 88 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 148 km/h | 18.0 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 102 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 143 km/h | 20.5 s | 6.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.