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Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1980–1988 vs 1988–1993 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length4,405 mm–4,545 mmLength4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width1,685 mmWidth1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height1,400 mm–1,440 mmHeight1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mmWheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance125 mm–140 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume480 l–640 lTrunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kgCurb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years1980–1988Production years1988–1993
Body typeHatchback 5-door, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines9Number of engines9
Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)1.3–1.8Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDLowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GTBest 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed190 km/hTop speed224 km/h
Trim levelsC · CL
Items in the base trim12 · CItems in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim26 · CaratItems in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort0 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Central Locking—Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels✓R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 640 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) uses 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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