Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

1988–1993 vs 1993–1996 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Passat B4 4,610 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km, Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW, Passat B4 55–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL), Passat B4 16 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings	Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm	Length4,605 mm–4,610 mm
Width	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,720 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,625 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l–640 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,370 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1993	Production years1993–1996
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines9
Power	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)	Power55–128 kW (75–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed224 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsCL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · CL	Items in the base trim16 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Carat	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B4 4,610 mm, Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,625 mm. Boot: 640 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) makes 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B4 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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