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Volkswagen Passat B3

Years1988–1993
BodySedan
Variants40

The Volkswagen Passat B3 is a sedan, produced 1988–1993. This generation includes 40 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 68 to 174 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Drive configurations available include FRONT WHEEL DRIVE and ALL WHEEL DRIVE. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Volkswagen Passat 1988 front view

Volkswagen Passat B340 variants

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Volkswagen Passat VR6 GT
2,792 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
174hp / 128 kW
8.2s
9.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat VR6 GL
2,792 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
174hp / 128 kW
8.2s
9.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat VR6 GL
2,792 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
174hp / 128 kW
8.2s
9.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat G60 Syncro GT
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
160hp / 118 kW
9.6s
9.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 16V GT
1,984 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
10.8s
9.4l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 16V GT
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
10.2s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 16V GL
1,984 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
10.8s
9.4l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 16V GL
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
10.2s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 16V CL
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
10.2s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GT Syncro
1,984 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.7s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GL Syncro
1,984 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.7s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 CL Syncro
1,984 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.7s
8.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GT
1,984 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.7s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GT
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.3s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GL
1,984 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.7s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 GL
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.3s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 CL
1,984 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.7s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 CL
1,984 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
11.3s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 107hp GT
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
11.7s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 107hp GL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
13.2s
8.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 107hp GL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
11.7s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 107hp CL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
13.2s
8.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 107hp CL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
11.7s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 90hp GT
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
7.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 90hp GL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
15.8s
8.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 90hp GL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
7.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 90hp CL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
15.8s
8.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 90hp CL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
7.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 GT Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
16.0s
6.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 GL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
16.0s
6.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 CL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
16.0s
6.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 GL KAT-Diesel
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
75hp / 55 kW
17.7s
6.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 CL KAT-Diesel
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
75hp / 55 kW
17.7s
6.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 75hp GL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
75hp / 55 kW
15.5s
8.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 75hp CL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
75hp / 55 kW
15.5s
8.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 75hp
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
75hp / 55 kW
15.5s
8.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 CL
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
16.1s
7.7l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 GL Diesel
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
68hp / 50 kW
19.0s
6.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 CL Diesel
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
68hp / 50 kW
19.0s
6.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 Diesel
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
68hp / 50 kW
19.0s
6.3l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993)?

The Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) is a sedan. All 40 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) have?

The Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) has 40 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) produced?

The Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) was produced 1988–1993. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993)?

The Volkswagen Passat (1988-1993) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.