# Volkswagen Passat (B5)

The Volkswagen Passat (B5) is a large family car which was produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen from 1996 to 2006. The car, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was originally launched in Germany in 1996 and 1997 in North America and Europe as well as during March 1998 in Australia.

## Design

The new Passat's raked windscreen and smooth underpinnings helped give the sedan a 0.27 coefficient of drag. The B5 Passat included higher-quality interior trim and the availability of luxury options to differentiate it in the marketplace.
The car featured fully independent four-link front suspension; and a semi-independent torsion beam for front-wheel-drive models or a fully independent suspension on the 4motion 4WD models. The 4WD version was introduced in 1997 as an option for the 1.8, 2.8 V6, 1.9 TDI, and 2.5 V6 TDI engines, using a second-generation Torsen T-2 based 4WD system to minimise loss of traction. The 1.8 L petrol engine in the Passat and Audi A4 has a lower oil capacity than transverse applications of the same engine (4.6 US quarts (4.4 L) in transverse, 4.3 US quarts (4.1 L) longitudinal). Three transmission options were available: a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual (codename 01E), and a 5-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic. There was also a 4-speed automatic transmission, available only in 66kW and 81kW 1.9 L TDI, as well as some gasoline models.
The B5 generation does not have individual fog lights. They are built into the headlight itself. There is a model with two rear and two front fog lights (from 1998), and there is a model with two rear fog lights and one in the front. The facelifted model included individual fog lights.

## B5 awards

* 1999 Used Car Buyer Greatest Used Buy Awards – Most Sensible Car Award Overall & Best Family Car
* 1999 Auto Express New Car Honours – Best Family Car
* 1998 What Car? Car of Cars – Best Medium Car
* 1998 Which? Best Buy – Large family car market winner

## 2001 Facelift (Passat B5.5)

B5 Passat models built after late 2000, also known as B5.5 models, received major styling and mechanical revisions including revised projector-optic headlights, bumpers, taillights, and chrome trim.
A 4.0 L W8 engine producing 275 PS (202 kW) was introduced with a luxury version that included standard 4motion all-wheel drive. This engine was intended to be a test bed for Volkswagen Group's new W engine technology, which would later make an appearance on the W12 in the Phaeton and Audi A8, and the W16 engine in the Bugatti Veyron.
In 2003, a 2.0 L Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine producing 136 PS (100 kW) was added (making the Passat the only mid-sized diesel-powered car sold in the U.S.). This variant was available from 2003 until 2005.

### LWB

A lengthened platform went on to underpin the 'Passat' that was introduced in China in December 1999 by Shanghai-Volkswagen. This long-wheelbase version was rebadged and launched in Europe as the Škoda Superb in 2001. Both have a 100 mm (3.9 in) longer wheelbase and length than the standard B5 Passat. An updated version called the Passat Lingyu was released in late November 2005, which has the 1.8-litre turbocharged EA113, the 2.0 L EA113, and the 2.8 L BBG V6 petrol engines.

### Gallery

* Interior (facelift)

### B5.5 trim levels

In the United Kingdom, trim levels were E, S, Sport, SE, V5, V6, and Highline. The E trim level had a 1.6 L 102 PS (75 kW) engine only. The S trim level was considered well-equipped by the motoring press at the time, and What Car? magazine recommended the 1.8 S as the best version in 1999. SE models had the same engines as the S version, but were better equipped. The V5 models had a 2.3 V5 engine, the V6 was available with a 2.8 V6, or 180 PS (132 kW) 2.5 TDI.
Models sold in Europe and the Republic of Ireland were similar apart from the trim level naming schemes; the trim levels were Volkswagen's "lifestyle" naming scheme: Comfortline, Trendline, and Highline. A base model was also available.
Models sold in the U.S. had the 1.8 L 20-valve turbo four-cylinder engine, 2.0 TDI, the 2.8 V6, or 4.0 W8; trim levels were GL (2003 onward), GLS, GLX, and W8 (2002–2004). The W8 was only available with the 4motion four-wheel-drive system and a slightly higher trim than the GLX models. The V6 engine had 4motion as an option, as did the 1.8 T starting in the 2004 model year. The GLX trim was only sold with the V6.
Versions sold in Mexico are the same as their European equivalents.

### B5.5 awards

* 2001 Auto Express Used Car Honours 2001 – Best Family Used Car
* 2001 Diesel Car 2001 Awards – Overall Diesel Car of the Year & Best Family Car
* 2000 Used Car Buyer: Used the Year – Overall winner & Best Family Car
* 2000 Auto Express Used Car Honours – Best Family Car
* 2000 Auto Express New Car Honours – Best Family Car
* 2000 Fleet World Honours – Best Fleet Car

## Engines

The internal combustion engines used are shared with many other vehicles in the Volkswagen Group.
B5 petrol engines :
| Short Descr | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) | Torque (Max Output) | Years | Accel 0–100 km/h (sec.) | Top speed (km/h) | Transmission (manual) | Transmission (automatic) |
| 1.6 | ADP / AHL / ARM / ANA | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1595 cc | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5600 rpm | 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm | 1996–2000 | 13.1 | 184 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 1.8 | AFY | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection | 1781 cc | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @5800 rpm | 164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm | 1997–2000 | 12.1 | 199 | 5-speed | not produced |
| 1.8 | ADR / APT / ARG | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection | 1781 cc | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @5800 rpm | 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm | 1996–1999 | 11.2 | 199 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 1.8 T | AEB / APU / ANB / ATW | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection and turbocharger | 1781 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5700 rpm | 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpm | 1996–2000 | 9.1 | 214 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.0 | AUZ / ASU / AVA | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @5600 rpm | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @2600 rpm | 1999–2000 | 11.3 | 196 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 2.3 VR5 | AGZ | VR5 SOHC 10V, multi-point fuel injection | 2324 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @6000 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm | 1997–2000 | 9.1 | 214 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.8 V6 | ACK / AGE / AHA / ALG / ATX / APR / AQD | V6 DOHC 30V, multi-point fuel injection | 2771 cc | 186 PS (137 kW; 183 hp) – 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @6000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) – 300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm | 1997–2000 | 7.5 – 8.7 | 232 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
B5 diesel engines :
| Short Descr | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) | Torque (Max Output) | Years | Accel 0–100 km/h (sec.) | Top speed (km/h) | Transmission (manual) | Transmission (automatic) |
| 1.9 TDI | AHU / AHH | I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 1896 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm | 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 1996–2000 | 13.8 | 183 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 1.9 TDI | AFN / AVG | I4 SOHC 8V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 1896 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4150 rpm | 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 1996–2000 | 11.5 | 189 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 1.9 TDI | AJM | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1896 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm | 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 1998–2000 | 11.0 | 194 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 1.9 TDI | ATJ | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1896 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm | 310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 2000 | 11.0 | 194 | 6-speed | not produced |
| 2.5 TDI | AFB | V6 DOHC 24V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 2496 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @4000 rpm | 310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1500–3200 rpm | 1998–2000 | 9.6 | 214 | 6-speed | 5-speed |
B5.5 petrol engines :
| Short Descr | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) | Torque (Max Output) | Years | Accel 0–100 km/h (sec.) | Top speed (km/h) | Transmission (manual) | Transmission (automatic) |
| 1.6 | ALZ | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1595 cc | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5600 rpm | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm | 2000–2005 | 13.3 | 185 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 1.8 T | AWT | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection and turbocharger | 1781 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5700 rpm | 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpm | 2000–2005 | 9.4 | 214 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 1.8 T | AWM | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection and turbocharger | 1781 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5900 rpm | 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) @1950–5000 rpm | 2000–2005 | 8.0 | 223 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.0 | AZM | I4 SOHC 8V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm | 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm | 2000–2005 | 11.5 | 194 | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| 2.0 | ALT | I4 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection | 1984 cc | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @5700 rpm | 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpm | 2001–2005 | 10.3 | 204 | 5-speed | not produced |
| 2.3 V5 | AZX | VR5 DOHC 20V, multi-point fuel injection | 2324 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6200 rpm | 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm | 2000–2003 | 9.2 | 221 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.8 V6 | AMX / ATQ / BBG | V6 DOHC 30V, multi-point fuel injection | 2771 cc | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) – 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @6000 rpm | 260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) – 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm | 2000–2005 | 7.8 – 9.0 | 232 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 4.0 W8 | BDN / BDP | W8 DOHC 32V, multi-point fuel injection | 3999 cc | 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp) @6000 rpm | 370 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) @2750 rpm | 2001–2004 | 6.8 | 250 | 6-speed | 5-speed |
B5.5 diesel engines :
| Short Descr | VW Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Power (Max Output) | Torque (Max Output) | Years | Accel 0–100 km/h (sec.) | Top speed (km/h) | Transmission (manual) | Transmission (automatic) |
| 1.9 TDI | AVB | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1896 cc | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm | 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 2000–2005 | 12.8 | 184 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 1.9 TDI | AWX | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1896 cc | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm | 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500 rpm | 2000–2005 | 10.2 | 201 | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| 1.9 TDI | AVF | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1896 cc | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm | 310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 2000–2005 | 10.2 | 201 | 6-speed | not produced |
| 2.0 TDI | BGW | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1968 cc | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4000 rpm | 335 N⋅m (247 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 2003–2005 | 10.0 | 205 | 6-speed | not produced |
| 2.0 TDI | BHW | I4 SOHC 8V, "Pumpe-Düse" (PD) unit injection | 1968 cc | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4000 rpm | 335 N⋅m (247 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 2003–2005 | 10.0 | 205 | Not Produced | 5-speed |
| 2.5 TDI | AKN | V6 DOHC 24V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 2496 cc | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @4000 rpm | 310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @1500–3200 rpm | 2000–2003 | 9.8 | 214 | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.5 TDI | BDG | V6 DOHC 24V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 2496 cc | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @4000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @1500–3000 rpm | 2003–2005 | 9.2 | 226 | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| 2.5 TDI | BDH / BAU | V6 DOHC 24V, Turbocharged Direct Injection | 2496 cc | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) @4000 rpm | 370 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) @1500–2500 rpm | 2003–2005 | 8.9 | 223 | 6-speed | 5-speed |