Just curious
12-20-2005, 01:04 PM
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Re: Just curious
The B5 Passat was related to the B5 A4, as was the A6 from the same period. It had a longitudinal drivetrain like an A4.
The new Passat is based on a stretched and widened Mk V Jetta chassis. It has a unique floorpan and suspension components, but most of the bolt-on systems (electrical, HVAC, etc.) are common with the Jetta. It has a transverse drivetrain, and unlike the previous Passat the V6 is a narrow-V engine -- like a VR6.
The new Passat is based on a stretched and widened Mk V Jetta chassis. It has a unique floorpan and suspension components, but most of the bolt-on systems (electrical, HVAC, etc.) are common with the Jetta. It has a transverse drivetrain, and unlike the previous Passat the V6 is a narrow-V engine -- like a VR6.
12-21-2005, 02:33 PM
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The previous generation Passat shared platforms with the B6 A4
In fact, it shared a great deal of things, not just the platform.
The new Passat (as someone below stated already) is based on a stretched new Jetta platform and shares almost nothing, save the 2.0T engine in the 4 cyl models, (but mounted transversely) with the B7 A4.
The new Passat (as someone below stated already) is based on a stretched new Jetta platform and shares almost nothing, save the 2.0T engine in the 4 cyl models, (but mounted transversely) with the B7 A4.
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12-21-2005, 06:17 PM
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I'm sure it's the B6. I cross-shopped both '02 models before buying a new B6 in 2002
The cars were, virtually identical.
The differences for the 4 cyl models were in trim, tranny, amenities and service only.
Naturally, the Audi was MUCH nicer. It was also 4 grand more.
The differences for the 4 cyl models were in trim, tranny, amenities and service only.
Naturally, the Audi was MUCH nicer. It was also 4 grand more.
12-21-2005, 06:37 PM
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B5 Passat = B5 A4
The similar features may have continued after the B6 A4 was introduced, as it does even today.
But if you climbed under both B5's you'd find identical engines, suspensions & transmissions. Those commonalities ended when the B6 A4 came out in 2002, as the Passat continued to use the old platform until the '06 model year.
But if you climbed under both B5's you'd find identical engines, suspensions & transmissions. Those commonalities ended when the B6 A4 came out in 2002, as the Passat continued to use the old platform until the '06 model year.