Engines1985–1988

What engines does the Volkswagen Passat (1985-1988) come with?

The Volkswagen Passat (1985-1988) was offered with 15 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
2.2L Petrol116 hp165 NmManualFront Wheel Drive192 km/h10.6 s10.2 l/100km1 trim
2.0L Petrol115 hp165 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive176 km/h12.8 s9.2 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol115 hp165 NmManualFront Wheel Drive184 km/h10.5 s8.3 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol113 hp165 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive174 km/h13.0 s9.5 l/100km1 trim
2.0L Petrol113 hp165 NmManualFront Wheel Drive182 km/h10.8 s8.6 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp137 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive164 km/h13.8 s9.4 l/100km6 trims
1.8L Petrol90 hp137 NmManualFront Wheel Drive169 km/h11.8 s8.5 l/100km6 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive155 km/h15.8 s8.7 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmManualFront Wheel Drive160 km/h13.6 s8.4 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol72 hp120 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive153 km/h16.4 s8.8 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol72 hp120 NmManualFront Wheel Drive158 km/h14.1 s8.5 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Diesel69 hp133 NmManualFront Wheel Drive154 km/h15.6 s6.2 l/100km3 trims
1.3L Petrol60 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive148 km/h16.8 s7.5 l/100km1 trim
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive135 km/h25.2 s7.2 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive140 km/h20.3 s6.4 l/100km3 trims
How this is measured

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.

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