The legendary VR6 engine spawned a multitude of configurations in various sizes and cylinder counts over the years.

Volkswagen There was also the fact that B5-gen Passat was the only car to ever use Volkswagen's W8 engine. In fact, it was the only car in history to ever use a W8 engine. That places the Passat among ...

The fifth-generation (1996-2005) Volkswagen Passat was always a bit of a problem ... it was afflicted by numerous mechanical maladies, including engine sludge and an issue with a heat shield ...

The previously exclusively diesel-engined VW Passat family saloon will now be available with a choice of four new petrol engines alongside the pre-existing diesel engines. It’s a move being ...

Volkswagen has ... vehicles with a 1.8T engine and torque-converter automatic transmission. The recall affects 26,452 model year 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Beetle and Beetle Convertible ...

The good: The bad: For 2014, the Volkswagen Passat gets a 170-horsepower, turbocharged gas 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, replacing the 2.5-liter five-cylinder. The SE and higher trim levels now ...

Volkswagen launched its Passat Mk8 back in 2015 with an all-diesel engine line-up. However, in the few years since, the firm’s fortunes have taken a downturn when it comes to diesel, so petrol ...

Go do your homework and stop whining. My 2006 VW diesel still going at 325,000 and my 2014 Passat Tdi still going at 147,000 with the engine pistons and rings just getting seated at 90000-100,000 ...

Two engines are offered in this car and both ... With an unusual blend of plusses and minuses, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat may seem a bit conflicted. Fortunately, none of its shortcomings are ...

that allows the engine to shut down and let the car coast along, which should help improve efficiency. VW claims this setup can return up to 51.8mpg in the new Passat, depending on the trim level.

It’s a nice balance of abilities, but you might wish that the entry-level mild hybrid petrol engine had a bit more get-up-and-go. Two of the three trims available - Life and Elegance - come with a ...

Both are front-wheel drive and have 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engines producing 148bhp and seven-speed automatic gearboxes. The Tiguan covers 0-62mph in 9.1 seconds, the Passat is just behind with ...