The Volkswagen Passat Variant B4 (1993-1997) was offered with 15 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L Petrol | 184 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 9.2 s | 10.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 10.7 s | 10.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 174 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 8.9 s | 9.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 12.3 s | 8.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 12.0 s | 8.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 13.1 s | 9.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 14.1 s | 6.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 12.1 s | 5.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 14.4 s | 5.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 16.9 s | 8.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 14.7 s | 8.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 75 hp | 150 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 18.3 s | 6.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 75 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 164 km/h | 16.7 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 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.