El Volkswagen Passat Variant (1997-2000) se ofreció con 24 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 10.0 s | 11.1 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 232 km/h | 8.0 s | 10.7 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 11.1 s | 8.8 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 211 km/h | 10.0 s | 8.0 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 10.8 s | 8.1 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.5L Diésel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.0 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 212 km/h | 9.9 s | 10.3 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 11.1 s | 10.5 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 150 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 9.3 s | 9.7 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 211 km/h | 10.5 s | 9.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 217 km/h | 9.1 s | 8.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 125 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 11.7 s | 9.4 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 125 hp | 168 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.2 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 125 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 199 km/h | 11.3 s | 8.8 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 115 hp | 285 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.5 s | 6.1 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 115 hp | 285 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 12.6 s | 6.9 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 115 hp | 285 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 11.0 s | 5.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 12.6 s | 6.1 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 13.3 s | 6.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 189 km/h | 11.7 s | 5.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 100 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 15.0 s | 8.9 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 100 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 13.1 s | 8.2 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 90 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 171 km/h | 16.0 s | 6.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 90 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 13.8 s | 5.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.