Volkswagen Passat Wagon
The everyman Euro wagon — practical, understated, and occasionally unhinged (see: the W8). Diesels, VR6s and a shape that never tried too hard, which is exactly why people keep them.
1990–2010Years
5Generations/trims
AWD / FWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon (B3) | 1990–1993 | 113 | ~120 | 11.3 | ~2,840 | — | 21 | FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | ~$18,000 |
| Passat Wagon (B4) | 1995–1997 | 172 | 173 | 9.2 | 3,505 | — | 19 | FWD | 2.8L 6cyl | ~$24,000 |
| Passat Wagon (B5/B5.5) | 1998–2005 | 150 | ~155 | ~8.5 | ~3,300 | — | 21 | FWD | 2.8L 6cyl | ~$21,000 |
| Passat W8 Wagon (B5.5) | 2002–2004 | 270 | 273 | ~7.0 | ~3,800 | — | 20 | AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | $38,700 |
| Passat Wagon (B6) | 2007–2010 | 200 | ~207 | ~7.5 | ~3,450 | — | 23 | FWD | 2.0L 4cyl turbo | $25,225 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the Volkswagen community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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