Used 1994 Volkswagen Passat
1994 Volkswagen Passat Overview
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 1994 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 1994 Volkswagen Passat Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1994 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1994 Volkswagen Passat quality a 4.2 out of 5.
1994 Volkswagen Passat Reliability
The 1994 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 1994 Passat Features
According to drivers of the 1994 Passat, here are some of its best features:
- The value.
1994 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim
1994 Passat GLX Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1994 Passat GLX Wagon 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1994 Passat Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1994 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.
1994 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
1994 Volkswagen Passat
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1994 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation
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1994 Volkswagen Passat Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,416 | $712 | ||
2022 | $132 | $1,284 | $652 | ||
2023 | $20 | $1,264 | $610 | ||
2024 | $14 | $1,250 | $586 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1994 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3217 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 93.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 180.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.4 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 | 16 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 172 @ 5800 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 177 @ 4200 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 2.8 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 9.4 seconds |
Warranty
Basic | 2 years / 24000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Technology
1994 Volkswagen Passat Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 1994 Volkswagen Passat |  New 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |  New 2025 Audi RS 3 |  New 2026 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S-Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.1 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 2 years or 24000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 172 @ 5800 RPM | 255 @ 5800 RPM | 401 @ 6500 RPM | 791 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 2.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | V8, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
1994 Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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