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1992 Volkswagen Passat

Used 1992 Volkswagen Passat

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2022
1992
Fuel Economy
21 combined mpg
Horsepower
134 hp
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume
14.2 - 34.3 cu ft

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1992 Volkswagen Passat Overview

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Passat Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Volkswagen Passat (1990-1994) a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 75% recommend it. These figures are based on 16 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1992 Volkswagen Passat

"last resort"

"very unreliable with high miles. it is very comfortable"

"My Divorce Car"

"I bought this car 2 yrs ago with a salvage title from a yard when I had to turn in my 2008 Wrangler in to pay my child support after a bitter $150K divorce. Prior, to that it had one owner and had been sitting in the guys yard for years - it had 89K miles and it started right up. I have literally put minimal $$ into it and it has never stranded me. I am devoted to this Passat because it has gotten me through the worst patch in my life. At times it was the only reliable thing in my life."

"EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT"

"Other than everyday uptake on the car no parts were changed on it for twelve years, then things went wrong. The only problem with this car is that it could possibly clean out your bank account. My VR6 was absolutely perfect once I had finished replacing almost everything, but I know it's a good ten year investment. I plan to have this car as a daily driver for another forty years."

Overall 1992 Volkswagen Passat Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1992 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1992 Volkswagen Passat quality a 4.2 out of 5.

1992 Volkswagen Passat Reliability

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat receives an average consumer rating of 4.1 overall and a 4.1 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1992 Passat Features

According to drivers of the 1992 Passat, here are some of its best features:

  • The value.

1992 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim

1992 Passat CL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1992 Passat GL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1992 Passat GL Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1992 Passat Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1992 Volkswagen Passat front-side driver crash test rating is 2 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1992 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
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1992 Volkswagen Passat
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4.1
Consumer Rating
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Value
4.4
Performance
4.1
Quality
4.2
Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.1
Styling
4.2

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1992 Volkswagen Passat Values and Prices

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3029 lbs.
EPA Passenger
99.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gallons
Front Head Room
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room
42.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Overall Length
179.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room
55.2 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
34.3 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
35.1 feet
Wheel Base
103.3 inches
Width with mirrors
67.1 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors

Fuel Economy

City
18 mpg
Highway
26 mpg
Combined
21 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
134 @ 5800 RPM
Torque
133 @ 4400 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
0 to 60
8.9 seconds
Top Speed
123 mph

Warranty

Basic
2 years / 24000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Third Row Seat
  • Leather Seats

Technology

  • Cruise Control

1992 Volkswagen Passat Safety

Safety Features & Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
2.0
Passenger Front
4.0

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4.2
Consumer Rating
4.1
4.1
4.4
4.7
Fuel Economy
City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG
City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG
City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG
City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
2 years or 24000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
Horsepower
134 @ 5800 RPM
110 @ 5000 RPM
110 @ 5000 RPM
250 HP
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
AWD

1992 Volkswagen Passat Rankings

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FAQs

Is 1992 a good year for a Volkswagen Passat?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1992 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Volkswagen Passat 1992 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1992 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1992 Volkswagen Passat?

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat gets 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
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