Volkswagen Passat (B5)

Volkswagen Passat (B5)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production
  • 1996–2006
  • 1999–2005 (China)
Assembly
DesignerHartmut Warkuss[3]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car / Large family car (D)
Body style4-door saloon/sedan
5-door estate/wagon
LayoutLongitudinal Front engine,
front-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group B5
RelatedAudi A4
Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
Škoda Superb
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.4 in (2,703 mm)
110.4 in (2,804 mm) (LWB)
Length184.1 in (4,676 mm) (B5 saloon)
183.8 in (4,669 mm) (B5 estate)
185.2 in (4,704 mm) (B5.5 saloon)
184.3 in (4,681 mm) (B5.5 estate)
188.5 in (4,788 mm) (LWB)
Width68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height57.5–57.6 in (1,460–1,463 mm) (saloon)
58.6–58.9 in (1,488–1,496 mm) (estate)
Kerb weight1,406 kg (3,100 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Passat (B4)
SuccessorVolkswagen Passat (B6)
Volkswagen Passat NMS
Volkswagen Passat Lingyu (for China)

The B5 version of the Volkswagen Passat, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was launched in 1997 in North America and Europe as well as during March 1998 in Australia.

  1. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: BREAKING NEWS! – VW plans to make new van only in Poland". 14 March 2001.
  2. ^ "VW Annual Report 2000" (PDF). p. 70. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  3. ^ Kable, Greg. "VW adds sizzle to new Passat". Automotive News. Retrieved 21 May 2018.