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Volkswagen Passat engines
The Volkswagen Passat is a German mid-range car from the manufacturer Volkswagen. Began to be manufactured in 1973. The name of the model is taken from the name of the known wind direction. The car is available in standard sedan, hatchback and station wagon body modifications. From 2015 to the present, the 8th generation of the B8 model has been manufactured at German factories on an updated platform – MQB. The first generations of cars were also assembled in Slovakia, Brazil, Spain, China, Japan, Mexico, Australia, South Africa and Russia.
The Volkswagen Passat was offered with 116 engines since 1982 (70 petrol, 46 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 4.0 liters, power output from 54 to 300 hp. 38 use a timing chain and 93 a timing belt. 79 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen 1Y (about 500,000 km).
Volkswagen Passat engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat B2 (32) 1982–1988 | |||||||
| Volkswagen JK | 1982–1988 | 1.6 L R4 | 54 hp | diesel | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B3 (31) 1988–1993 | |||||||
| Volkswagen PF | 1988–1990 | 1.8 L R4 | 107 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~360,000 km |
| Volkswagen RP | 1988–1991 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen 1Y | 1989–1993 | 1.9 L R4 | 64–68 hp | diesel | belt | 4.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Volkswagen SB | 1989–1993 | 1.6 L R4 | 80 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen 2E | 1989–1993 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen AAM | 1990–1993 | 1.8 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen AAZ | 1991–1993 | 1.9 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~450,000 km |
| Volkswagen ABS | 1991–1993 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AAA | 1991–1993 | 2.8 L | 174 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~280,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B4 (3A) 1993–1997 | |||||||
| Volkswagen 1Z | 1993–1997 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~450,000 km |
| Volkswagen ABF | 1993–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen ABV | 1993–1997 | 2.9 L | 184–190 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~290,000 km |
| Volkswagen ADY | 1994–1995 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~420,000 km |
| Volkswagen ADZ | 1994–1996 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen AFT | 1995–1996 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AGG | 1995–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~430,000 km |
| Volkswagen AFN | 1996–1997 | 1.9 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B) 1996–2005 | |||||||
| Volkswagen AHU | 1996–2000 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~430,000 km |
| Audi ACK | 1996–1998 | 2.8 L V6 | 193 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 5.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen AEB | 1996–1998 | 1.8 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 3.7 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi ADR | 1996–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi ADP | 1996–1998 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen AGZ | 1996–2000 | 2.3 L | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen AHL | 1996–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Audi ALG | 1997–1999 | 2.8 L V6 | 193 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 6 L | ~340,000 km |
| Volkswagen ARG | 1997–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Audi AFB | 1998–1999 | 2.5 L V6 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen AKN | 1999–2003 | 2.5 L V6 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Audi AJM | 1999–2000 | 1.9 L R4 | 115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi AVG | 1999–2000 | 1.9 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~420,000 km |
| Audi ANB | 1999–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 3.7 L | ~340,000 km |
| Volkswagen ARM | 1999–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi ANA | 1999–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen AVB | 2000–2005 | 1.9 L R4 | 101 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen AVF | 2000–2005 | 1.9 L R4 | 130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.6 L | ~310,000 km |
| Audi AWX | 2000–2005 | 1.9 L R4 | 130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AWM | 2000–2005 | 1.8 L R4 | 170 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 3.7 L | ~310,000 km |
| Volkswagen AWT | 2000–2005 | 1.8 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AZM | 2000–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen ALZ | 2000–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi ALT | 2001–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BDN | 2001–2004 | 4.0 L W8 | 275 hp | petrol | chain | 8.3 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen AZX | 2001–2005 | 2.3 L | 170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Audi BDG | 2003–2005 | 2.5 L V6 | 163 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6 L | ~320,000 km |
| Audi BAU | 2003–2005 | 2.5 L V6 | 180 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BDH | 2004–2005 | 2.5 L V6 | 180 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) 2004–2010 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BKC | 2004–2008 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen BMR | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 170 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~270,000 km |
| Volkswagen BKP | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen BMP | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~280,000 km |
| Volkswagen BLS | 2005–2008 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BWA | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen BPY | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen AXX | 2005–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen BVZ | 2005–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen BVY | 2005–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen BSF | 2005–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen BSE | 2005–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen BLF | 2005–2008 | 1.6 L R4 | 116 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen BXE | 2006–2008 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen AXZ | 2006–2010 | 3.2 L | 250 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAXA | 2007–2010 | 1.4 L R4 | 122 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen BZB | 2007–2010 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBAB | 2008–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAA | 2008–2010 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAWB | 2008–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen BWS | 2008–2010 | 3.6 L | 300 hp | petrol | chain | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDGA | 2009–2010 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat CC (35) 2008–2016 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CBAB | 2008–2011 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAA | 2008–2012 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Audi CCTA | 2008–2011 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBFA | 2008–2012 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~280,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAWB | 2008–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen BWS | 2008–2015 | 3.6 L | 300 hp | petrol | chain | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi CFGB | 2009–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 170 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAB | 2009–2016 | 1.8 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Volkswagen CCZB | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 211 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Audi CUVC | 2015–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CUWA | 2015–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 184 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) 2010–2015 | |||||||
| Audi CFGB | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 170 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAYC | 2010–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CCZB | 2010–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 211 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAB | 2010–2015 | 1.8 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat NMS (A32) 2011–2014 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CBTA | 2011–2014 | 2.5 L R5 | 170 hp | petrol | chain | 6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B7 Alltrack (365) 2012–2015 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CCZB | 2012–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 211 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) 2014–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen CRLB | 2014–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.6 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen DCXA | 2014–2019 | 1.6 L R4 | 120 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZEA | 2014–present | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZDA | 2014–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2014–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CUAA | 2014–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 240 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.9 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHHB | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 220 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CJSA | 2015–2019 | 1.8 L R4 | 180 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen CUKC | 2015–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 156 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CUPA | 2015–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 184 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFCA | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CXDA | 2016–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 220–235 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFHA | 2016–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DBGA | 2017–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DADA | 2018–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen DKZA | 2019–present | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZPB | 2019–present | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSRB | 2019–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DGEB | 2019–2023 | 1.4 L R4 | 156 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DCZA | 2019–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 120 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSRA | 2019–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DTSA | 2020–2023 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi DTSB | 2020–2023 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DTUA | 2020–2023 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | diesel | belt | 6 L | ~120,000 km |
| Volkswagen DTRA | 2020–2023 | 2.0 L R4 | 122 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B8 Alltrack (3G5) 2015–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen CUPA | 2015–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 184 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFCA | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CUAA | 2015–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 240 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.9 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHHB | 2016–present | 2.0 L R4 | 220 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFHA | 2016–2019 | 2.0 L R4 | 190 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat NMS 1 (A32) 2015–2016 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CVCA | 2015–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat China B8 (C4) 2018–2025 | |||||||
| Volkswagen DJSA | 2018–2023 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUKA | 2018–2021 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DXJA | 2021–2025 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLEA | 2022–2025 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat B9 (3J) 2023–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen DXPA | 2023–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi DUCB | 2024–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Audi DXNB | 2024–present | 2.0 L R4 | 193 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUCA | 2024–present | 1.5 L R4 | 177 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DXPB | 2024–present | 2.0 L R4 | 122 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Passat Pro B9 (R3) 2024–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen DSVA | 2024–present | 1.5 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Volkswagen Passat engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Audi DPCA | 2019–2024 | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DXDB | 2022–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
Volkswagen Passat engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Volkswagen Passat?
Volkswagen Passat B2 (32) (1982–1988): Volkswagen JK; Volkswagen Passat B3 (31) (1988–1993): Volkswagen PF, Volkswagen RP, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen SB, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen AAM, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen ABS and Volkswagen AAA; Volkswagen Passat B4 (3A) (1993–1997): Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABV, Volkswagen ADY, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AGG and Volkswagen AFN; Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B) (1996–2005): Volkswagen AHU, Audi ACK, Volkswagen AEB, Audi ADR, Audi ADP, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen AHL, Audi ALG, Volkswagen ARG, Audi AFB, Volkswagen AKN, Audi AJM, Audi AVG, Audi ANB, Volkswagen ARM, Audi ANA, Volkswagen AVB, Volkswagen AVF, Audi AWX, Volkswagen AWM, Volkswagen AWT, Volkswagen AZM, Volkswagen ALZ, Audi ALT, Volkswagen BDN, Volkswagen AZX, Audi BDG, Audi BAU and Volkswagen BDH; Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) (2004–2010): Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BMR, Volkswagen BKP, Volkswagen BMP, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen AXZ, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen BWS and Volkswagen CDGA; Volkswagen Passat CC (35) (2008–2016): Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CDAA, Audi CCTA, Volkswagen CBFA, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen BWS, Audi CFGB, Volkswagen CDAB, Volkswagen CCZB, Audi CUVC and Volkswagen CUWA; Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) (2010–2015): Audi CFGB, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CCZB and Volkswagen CDAB; Volkswagen Passat NMS (A32) (2011–2014): Volkswagen CBTA; Volkswagen Passat B7 Alltrack (365) (2012–2015): Volkswagen CCZB; Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) (2014–present): Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen DCXA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CUAA, Volkswagen CHHB, Volkswagen CJSA, Volkswagen CUKC, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen DFCA, Volkswagen CXDA, Volkswagen DFHA, Volkswagen DBGA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DKZA, Volkswagen CZPB, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DGEB, Volkswagen DCZA, Volkswagen DSRA, Volkswagen DTSA, Audi DTSB, Volkswagen DTUA and Volkswagen DTRA; Volkswagen Passat B8 Alltrack (3G5) (2015–present): Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen DFCA, Volkswagen CUAA, Volkswagen CHHB and Volkswagen DFHA; Volkswagen Passat NMS 1 (A32) (2015–2016): Volkswagen CVCA; Volkswagen Passat China B8 (C4) (2018–2025): Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DUKA, Volkswagen DXJA and Volkswagen DLEA; Volkswagen Passat B9 (3J) (2023–present): Volkswagen DXPA, Audi DUCB, Audi DXNB, Volkswagen DUCA and Volkswagen DXPB; Volkswagen Passat Pro B9 (R3) (2024–present): Volkswagen DSVA.
Which Volkswagen Passat engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Volkswagen Passat engines are: Volkswagen 1Y — about 500,000 km; Volkswagen 1Z — about 450,000 km; Volkswagen AAZ — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Volkswagen Passat engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi ACK — 5.5 L (5W-30); Audi ADP — 3.5 L (5W-30); Audi ADR — 4.5 L (5W-30); Audi AFB — 6 L (5W-30); Audi AJM — 3.6 L (5W-40); Audi ALG — 6 L (5W-30); Audi ALT — 4.2 L (5W-30); Audi ANA — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi ANB — 3.7 L (5W-30); Audi AVG — 4.3 L (5W-40); Audi AWX — 3.8 L (5W-40); Audi BAU — 6 L (5W-30); Audi BDG — 6 L (5W-30); Audi CCTA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Audi CFGB — 4.3 L (5W-30); Audi CUVC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Audi DPCA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Audi DTSB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Audi DUCB — 4.3 L (0W-20); Audi DXNB — 5.5 L (0W-20); Volkswagen 1Y — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen 1Z — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen 2E — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AAA — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AAM — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AAZ — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABF — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABS — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen ABV — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ADY — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ADZ — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AEB — 3.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AFN — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AFT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGG — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGZ — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AHL — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AHU — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AKN — 6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ALZ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ARG — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ARM — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen AVB — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AVF — 3.6 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AWM — 3.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AWT — 3.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AXX — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AXZ — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZM — 3.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZX — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BDH — 6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BDN — 8.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BKC — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BKP — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BLF — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BLS — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BMP — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BMR — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BPY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSF — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVZ — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BWA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BWS — 6.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BXE — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BZB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAWB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAXA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAYC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBAB — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CBFA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBTA — 6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CCZB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAB — 4.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CDGA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHHB — 5.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJSA — 5.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRLB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUAA — 4.9 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUKC — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUPA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUWA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CVCA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CXDA — 5.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZDA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZEA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZPB — 5.7 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DADA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DBGA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DCXA — 5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DCZA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DFCA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DFHA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DGEB — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DJSA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DKZA — 5.7 L (0W-30); Volkswagen DLEA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DSRA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSRB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSVA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTRA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTSA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTUA — 6 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUCA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUKA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DXDB — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DXJA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DXPA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DXPB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen JK — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen PF — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen RP — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen SB — 4 L (5W-40).
Does the Volkswagen Passat have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Audi ACK, Audi ADR, Audi ALG, Audi ALT, Audi ANB, Audi CCTA, Volkswagen AAA, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABV, Volkswagen AEB, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen ARG, Volkswagen AWM, Volkswagen AWT, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen AXZ, Volkswagen AZX, Volkswagen BDN, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BWS, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBFA, Volkswagen CBTA, Volkswagen CCZB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CDAB, Volkswagen CDGA, Volkswagen CHHB, Volkswagen CJSA, Volkswagen CXDA, Volkswagen CZPB and Volkswagen DKZA; timing belt: Audi ACK, Audi ADP, Audi ADR, Audi AFB, Audi AJM, Audi ALG, Audi ALT, Audi ANA, Audi ANB, Audi AVG, Audi AWX, Audi BAU, Audi BDG, Audi CFGB, Audi CUVC, Audi DPCA, Audi DTSB, Audi DUCB, Audi DXNB, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen AAM, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABS, Volkswagen ADY, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AEB, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AGG, Volkswagen AHL, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AKN, Volkswagen ALZ, Volkswagen ARG, Volkswagen ARM, Volkswagen AVB, Volkswagen AVF, Volkswagen AWM, Volkswagen AWT, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen AZM, Volkswagen BDH, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKP, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMP, Volkswagen BMR, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CUAA, Volkswagen CUKC, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CUWA, Volkswagen CVCA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DBGA, Volkswagen DCXA, Volkswagen DCZA, Volkswagen DFCA, Volkswagen DFHA, Volkswagen DGEB, Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DLEA, Volkswagen DSRA, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DSVA, Volkswagen DTRA, Volkswagen DTSA, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DUCA, Volkswagen DUKA, Volkswagen DXDB, Volkswagen DXJA, Volkswagen DXPA, Volkswagen DXPB, Volkswagen JK, Volkswagen PF, Volkswagen RP and Volkswagen SB. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Volkswagen Passat available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Audi AFB, Audi AJM, Audi AVG, Audi AWX, Audi BAU, Audi BDG, Audi CFGB, Audi CUVC, Audi DTSB, Audi DXNB, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AKN, Volkswagen AVB, Volkswagen AVF, Volkswagen BDH, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKP, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMP, Volkswagen BMR, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CUAA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CUWA, Volkswagen CVCA, Volkswagen DBGA, Volkswagen DCXA, Volkswagen DCZA, Volkswagen DFCA, Volkswagen DFHA, Volkswagen DSRA, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DTRA, Volkswagen DTSA, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DXPA, Volkswagen DXPB, Volkswagen JK and Volkswagen SB.
Engine details
Volkswagen RP
Most of the problems of this engine are associated with the vagaries of the mono injection system.
Volkswagen PF
Most often, on specialized forums, they complain about floating / increased idle speed.
Volkswagen 1Y
This is a very hardy motor, the runs of many of them have already exceeded 500,000 km.
Volkswagen 2E
The engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and rarely worries.
Volkswagen SB
The most famous problem is cylinder head cracks, but you can ride with them for a long time.
Volkswagen AAM
In terms of iron, this engine is very reliable and does not even bend the valves when the belt breaks.
Volkswagen 1Z
This is a very reliable motor and breakdowns happen only at very high mileage.
Volkswagen AAA
Most often, car owners with such a unit complain about high fuel consumption.
Volkswagen AAZ
Most of all, this diesel engine is afraid of overheating, its cylinder head cracks very often.
Volkswagen ABS
Most of the problems for owners are caused by a capricious mono-injection system.
Volkswagen ABV
Most of all, on specialized forums, they complain about impressive fuel consumption.
Volkswagen ABF
This power unit is considered very reliable and breaks down relatively rarely.
Volkswagen ADY
A simple and fairly reliable power unit rarely worries its owners.
Audi ADP
This simple and reliable power unit does not often bother its owners.
Audi ADR
The most problems are caused by the chain tensioner, which is also the phase regulator.
Volkswagen ADZ
The main problems for owners are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system.
Audi ACK
This power unit is prone to oil and antifreeze leaks, especially after overheating.
Volkswagen AEB
Very often the turbine fails due to coking of the lubricant in its supply tube.
Volkswagen AFT
The main problems for the owners are delivered by floating revolutions and vibrations of the engine.
Volkswagen AGG
A worthy heir to the 2E motor is also reliable and rarely worries its owners.
Volkswagen AFN
This engine is very reliable and the problems described below happen on a big run.
Volkswagen AGZ
All VR5 power units are famous for their rather high fuel and lubricant consumption.
Volkswagen AHL
The most famous problem of power units of this family is oil consumption, which usually appears after 150 - 200 thousand km…
Volkswagen AHU
Most of the complaints are about dips in traction due to contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.
Audi AFB
The most famous problem is the rapid wear of the camshaft cams and rockers.
Audi ALG
Most often, owners complain about lubricant and antifreeze leaks, especially after overheating.
Volkswagen ARG
This motor is quite reliable and often only worries about the timing chain tensioner.
Audi AJM
This diesel engine does not tolerate low-quality oil and its resource depends on the quality of the lubricant.
Audi ANA
This is a resource motor and serious problems happen only at high mileage.
Audi ANB
Due to coking of oil in its supply pipe, the turbine often fails here.
Audi AVG
The cause of thrust failures is most often pollution and wedge geometry of the turbine.
Volkswagen AKN
Most of the complaints are related to the rapid wear of the camshaft cams or rockers.
Volkswagen ARM
This is a very reliable and resource unit, and breakdowns occur at high mileage.
Audi ALT
First of all, this engine is known for its impressive oil consumption.
Audi AWX
This is a very reliable motor, but it does not tolerate the use of low-quality lubrication.
Volkswagen ALZ
The most common problems are floating engine speeds and vibrations.
Volkswagen AVB
The reliability of this engine largely depends on the quality of the oil used.
Volkswagen AVF
This very reliable diesel unit is quite picky about the quality of the lubricant.
Volkswagen AWM
Coking of oil in the oil supply pipe often leads to engine turbine failure.
Volkswagen AWT
The turbine often fails due to oil coking or a clogged catalyst.
Volkswagen AZM
The motor is considered very reliable and worries its owners only over trifles.
Volkswagen AZX
The engine is rare, structurally complex and there are few specialists in its repair.
Volkswagen BDN
You need to carefully monitor the cooling system, as the motor is afraid of overheating.
Audi BAU
Most engine problems are related to failures of the electronically controlled injection pump VP44.
Audi BDG
All the most common problems of this diesel engine are associated with failures of the VP44 injection pump.
Volkswagen AXX
This motor is famous for its high oil consumption and increased carbon formation.
Volkswagen BDH
Most of the problems for owners are caused by malfunctions in the capricious VP44 injection pump.
Volkswagen BLF
Owners of cars with such an engine often complain about poor starting in cold weather.
Volkswagen BKC
These engines have a large margin of safety and breakdowns occur at high mileage.
Volkswagen BKP
Many motor failures are associated with piezoelectric unit injectors.
Volkswagen BLS
These are quite reliable units and problems happen only at high mileage.
Volkswagen BMP
The most famous engine problem is the oil pump hex problem.
Volkswagen BMR
Piezoelectric unit injectors deliver the most problems to owners.
Volkswagen BPY
The most famous problems of the unit: oil burner and increased soot formation.
Volkswagen BSE
This is a fairly reliable motor and the main complaints of the owners are related to the oil burner. By a run…
Volkswagen BSF
This is a simple and reliable engine and it does not cause big problems to the owners.
Volkswagen BVY
This engine does not like low temperatures and its operation in frost is difficult.
Volkswagen BVZ
This power unit does not tolerate frost and in winter it may simply not start.
Volkswagen BWA
Most often, owners complain about oil consumption and increased soot formation.
Volkswagen AXZ
The main complaints of the owners are caused by the relatively high fuel consumption.
Volkswagen BXE
On these diesel engines of certain years of production, there were defective liners.
Volkswagen CAXA
The most famous problem is the stretching of the timing chain even at low mileage.
Volkswagen BZB
This motor is prone to oil consumption only if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged.
Volkswagen CBAB
This power unit is equipped with a block of balancers, combined with an oil pump, which is driven by a hex key…
Audi CCTA
Over the entire period of production, the motor has been modernized more than once and its reliability has grown.
Volkswagen BWS
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but its fuel consumption is too high.
Volkswagen CAWB
Most of the complaints here are about the timing chain, often it stretches already to 100,000 km.
Volkswagen CBFA
The main complaints are related to the short resource of the timing chain, sometimes less than 100,000 km.
Volkswagen CBTA
This power unit is very reliable, the owners complain only about fuel consumption.
Volkswagen CDAA
The most famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
Audi CFGB
The Bosch fuel system with electromagnetic injectors has a long service life.
Volkswagen CAYC
This diesel engine is considered quite reliable, but it does not like bad fuel.
Volkswagen CCZB
First of all, these motors are known for high oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings.
Volkswagen CDAB
The use of a lightweight connecting rod and piston group and rings of an unsuccessful design led to the fact that the…
Volkswagen CDGA
This engine is designed to run on gas and is afraid of low-quality fuel.
Volkswagen CJSA
The most serious engine failures are associated with a drop in oil pressure in the system.
Volkswagen CRLB
Fuel equipment does not tolerate bad fuel, and repairs are expensive.
Volkswagen CHHB
In this generation of engines, the oil burner problem is not acute, but there are still many complaints.
Volkswagen CUPA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen CZCA
Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.
Audi CUVC
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen CUAA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen CUWA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen CZDA
The most famous problem of the engines of this series is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
Volkswagen CZEA
Complicated and expensive ACT system causes uneven camshaft wear.
Volkswagen DCXA
Owners on specialized forums praise this power unit, complain only about lubricant leaks.
Volkswagen CUKC
The hybrid powertrain as a whole is reliable; most complaints concern the DSG gearbox mechatronics rather than the engine.
Volkswagen CVCA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DFCA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen CXDA
This is a very reliable motor and all the problems described below are rare.
Volkswagen CZPB
So far, it can be noted that the unit turned out to be successful and rarely worries the owner.
Volkswagen DBGA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DFHA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DADA
Due to the relative novelty of this motor, there is little information about its malfunctions.
Volkswagen DJSA
A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.
Volkswagen DKZA
The weak point of the motor is the short-lived plastic case of the water pump.
Volkswagen DUKA
The hybrid powertrain as a whole is reliable; most complaints concern the DSG gearbox mechatronics rather than the engine.
Audi DPCA
Mechanically reliable, but owners often report electrical glitches, especially of the start-stop and brake energy recovery systems.
Volkswagen DCZA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DGEB
The hybrid powertrain as a whole is reliable; most complaints concern the DSG gearbox mechatronics rather than the engine.
Volkswagen DSRA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DSRB
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Audi DTSB
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DTRA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DTSA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DTUA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DXJA
The hybrid powertrain as a whole is reliable; most complaints concern the DSG gearbox mechatronics rather than the engine.
Volkswagen DLEA
A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.
Volkswagen DXDB
Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.
Volkswagen DSVA
Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.
Volkswagen DXPA
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Audi DUCB
The engine is new, so there are few failure statistics yet.
Audi DXNB
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DUCA
The engine is new, so there are few failure statistics yet.
Volkswagen DXPB
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
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