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Engines1985–1988

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

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

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
2.2L Petrol136 hp184 NmManualFront Wheel Drive191 km/h9.7 s9.2 l/100km1 trim
2.2L Petrol120 hp170 NmManualAll Wheel Drive184 km/h10.7 s11.2 l/100km2 trims
2.2L Petrol116 hp165 NmManualFront Wheel Drive182 km/h10.9 s10.5 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol115 hp165 NmManualAll Wheel Drive182 km/h11.1 s9.9 l/100km5 trims
1.8L Petrol90 hp137 NmManualAll Wheel Drive169 km/h12.3 s8.7 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp137 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive164 km/h14.3 s9.5 l/100km4 trims
1.8L Petrol90 hp137 NmManualFront Wheel Drive169 km/h12.3 s8.7 l/100km8 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive155 km/h16.3 s8.7 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmManualFront Wheel Drive160 km/h14.2 s8.4 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol72 hp120 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive153 km/h16.9 s8.9 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Petrol72 hp120 NmManualFront Wheel Drive158 km/h14.7 s8.6 l/100km2 trims
1.6L Diesel69 hp133 NmManualFront Wheel Drive152 km/h16.2 s6.3 l/100km4 trims
1.3L Petrol60 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive148 km/h17.5 s7.5 l/100km1 trim
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive135 km/h26.1 s7.5 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive140 km/h21.1 s6.6 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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