was released in 1993 and replaced the Passat b3. The new car was practically no different from its predecessor in technical terms, but some design changes were made. The solid grille was replaced with a classic one to match the styling of other Golf Mk3 and Jetta cars of the same generation. In addition, new bumpers and headlights were installed on the car.
The interior of the car has also undergone some changes. The Passat B4 included dual front airbags., as well as seat belts with pretensioners. The design of the dashboard remained unchanged. Just like in the previous generation car the engine in b4 was placed transversely.
The interior of the Passat the fourth generation has a minimum of differences from the interior of the B3: the only others here are door handles and trim and a lighting control panel. Otherwise, the architecture and interior design of the cars are similar: a simple instrument panel, a massive center console, thoughtful ergonomics.
A feature of the Volkswagen Passat B4 is a large supply of interior space in both rows of seats, comfortable front seats and a flat rear sofa, suitable for three people. The trunk of the car is large: 580 liters for a sedan with the possibility of increasing to 870 liters, for a station wagon, the indicator is more modest - 495 liters (maximum 1500 liters). Specifications. The 4th generation Passat was originally equipped with the same engines as its predecessor. The gasoline part was made up of engines with a volume of 1.6 to 2.8 liters, producing from 72 to 174 horsepower and from 125 to 240 Nm of torque.
The diesel side was formed by units with a volume of 1.6 to 1.9 liters, the return of which ranged from 68 to 80 "horses" and from 127 to 155 Nm of thrust. In 1994, the power range changed somewhat: gasoline engines of 1.8-2.9 liters appeared, producing from 90 to 190 "mares", as well as a 110-powerful 1.9-liter turbodiesel. Units were combined with "mechanics" in five steps or a 4-band automatic transmission, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In technical terms, the VW Passat B4 had no differences from the "be-third": independent front and semi-independent rear suspension, power steering, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes (on advanced versions - fully disc).
Specifications Volkswagen Passat B4
The 4th generation Passat was originally equipped with the same engines as its predecessor. The gasoline part was made up of engines with a volume of 1.6 to 2.8 liters, producing from 72 to 174 horsepower and from 125 to 240 Nm of torque. The diesel side was formed by units with a volume of 1.6 to 1.9 liters, the return of which ranged from 68 to 80 "horses" and from 127 to 155 Nm of thrust. In 1994, the power range changed somewhat: gasoline engines of 1.8-2.9 liters appeared, producing from 90 to 190 "mares", as well as a 110-powerful 1.9-liter turbodiesel. 
Units were combined with "mechanics" in five steps or a 4-band automatic transmission, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In technical terms, the VW Passat B4 had no differences from the "be-third": independent front and semi-independent rear suspension, power steering, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes (on advanced versions - fully disc). Prices. In 2015, the fourth Passat can be purchased on the Russian market at a price of 110,000 to 210,000 rubles. The positive aspects of the car are ease of maintenance, maintainability, spacious interior, trunk with a huge volume, cheap spare parts, good looks, reliable design and unpretentiousness. Negative points - stiff suspension, poor headlights and low ground clearance.
Table of general characteristics Passat v4
Prices. In 2015, the fourth Passat can be purchased on the Russian market at a price of 110,000 to 210,000 rubles. The positive aspects of the car are ease of maintenance, maintainability, spacious interior, trunk with a huge volume, cheap spare parts, good looks, reliable design and unpretentiousness. Negative points - stiff suspension, poor headlights and low ground clearance.
Volkswagen Passat B4 engines, their advantages and disadvantages
The German automobile concern has been producing the Passat line since 1988. But if we are talking about the B4 model, then you should understand that it rolled off the assembly line from 1994 to 1996 inclusive. This model has spread widely in Russia, especially in the used car market. The phenomenon is due to several reasons: 
- The perfect combination of modern look and reliability.
- The model has a traditional set of advantages of the Passat line.
- This is a reliable and well-knit German wagon class vehicle with a range of quality engines.
- Large interior and trunk space.
- Relatively inexpensive repair.
All these advantages confirm once again that the car is one of the best among the representatives of the "family" class .
The attraction of the history of the Volkswagen B4 was the controversial design of the “front end”, changed to the usual one, with a radiator grille. This design was used once in a wide generation of concern machines. The list of additions has been somewhat expanded. In produced variations, 2 frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners and an ABS system were mounted.