1996-2005 Passat OverviewVolkswagen Passat Overview (1996 - 2005)
B5 / B5.5
Tech Specs Summary
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- 111 - 155 mph
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- 6.5 - 14.2 seconds
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- 89 - 271 hp
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- 17.7 - 44.4 mpg
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- 2,811 - 4,081 lbs
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- 14.1 - 28.3 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 15.9 - 56.5 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Volkswagen Passat (B5 / B5.5) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1996 - 2005. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 89 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 271 hp 4 L W8 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Passat is the Volkswagen Passat W8 which scores 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 271 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.57 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 700 miles and can store 17.5-56.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.
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