Offered as the Volkswagen's largest family car model since its release into the American market in 1990, the Passat features various body styles and layouts across its numerous generations. Many different engine configurations come in the various Passat trims and generations. Passat models manufactured for the American market from 1991 to 1993 featured three different engine configurations. Additionally, there was a 1.8-liter option offered to European markets.
2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder
The engine available in the standard model Passat, known as the Passat GL, was Volkswagen's 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. This engine featured a 16-valve, dual overhead cam cylinder head. With a maximum output of 134 horsepower, the 2.0-liter engine was both an economical and high-performing option for its class. Because of its performance capabilities, Volkswagen also featured this engine in its sporty Golf GTI vehicles.
2.8-Liter VR6
In 1992, Volkswagen introduced its 2.8-liter VR6 gasoline engine. Available in the Passat GLX model, this was Volkswagen's highest performing engine, with a maximum output of 178 horsepower. The VR6 featured a 12-valve single overhead cam cylinder head. The VR6 engine allowed the Passat to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.9 seconds, giving it class-leading performance for its time.
1.9-Liter Turbo Diesel Injection
In addition to the gasoline engines, the Passat featured a turbocharged diesel option. Known as the Passat turbo diesel injection, this model featured a 1.9-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. As it only produced 74 horsepower, the TDI engine did not offer the acceleration capabilities of the gasoline options. However, the turbo diesel engine was EPA-rated at 45 mpg on the highway, which made it the most fuel-efficient Passat option.
1.8-Liter Turbo Diesel Injection
Volkswagen equipped various base European models of the Passat with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine. The 1.8-liter featured an eight-valve, SOHC cylinder head. This made it a lower-performing engine than the 2.0-liter DOHC engine found in the American version of the base-model Passat. The 1.8-liter engine made it possible to offer the Passat at a cheaper entry-level price for certain European markets.
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