TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Official Engine Data Sheet

Below is a detailed guide regarding the main powertrain setups available during the production run of the Passat B5 series.

Passat Engine Compartment
Longitudinal Engine Bay Layout

Engine Type Power Torque Codes
1.8T 20V Inline 4 Turbo 150 HP @ 5700 210 Nm @ 1750 AEB, AWT
1.9 TDI Inline 4 Turbo Diesel 110 / 130 HP 235 / 310 Nm AFN, AWX
2.5 TDI V6 Turbo Diesel 150 / 163 / 180 HP 310 / 370 Nm AFB, AKN
2.8 V6 V6 30V Petrol 193 HP @ 6000 280 Nm @ 3200 ACK, AMX
4.0 W8 W8 32V Petrol 275 HP @ 6000 370 Nm @ 2750 BDN, BDP

Suspension and Braking Systems

All engines listed above came standard with front-wheel drive, with the 4MOTION permanent AWD system available for V6, W8, and select 1.9 TDI variants. Front axle utilizes a 4-link independent system, while brakes are ventilated discs at the front and solid discs at the rear.
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