Volkswagen Passat B3
The Volkswagen Passat B3 (1990–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States.
Model codes: Typ 35i · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America |
|---|---|
| Seats and space | |
| Luggage space (EPA) | 396–963 L EPA |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,718–2,803 L EPA |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
165 complaints for model years 1990–1993. 6 crashes · 15 fires · 8 injuries
- Engine 48
- Visibility and wipers 28
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 5 versions of the Volkswagen Passat B3
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1990–1993(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP · (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1990–1993(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1993(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.