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  • VW Jetta 2nd gen (1984-1992)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    VW Jetta 2nd gen (1984-1992)

    Volkswagen Jetta Second generation 1984 to 1992 The Mark 2 series is the longest running Jetta so far. Introduced to Europe in early 1984 and to North America in 1985. The second ...

  • VW K70 (1970-1975)

    Motor Cars
    1970s
    VW K70 (1970-1975)

    VW K70 Volkswagen VW K70 Production period: 1970-1975 Body versions : Saloon Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.6-1.8 liters (55-74 kW) Length: 4455-4470 mm Width: 1685 mm Height: ...

  • VW Karmann Ghia Type 14 (1955-1975)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    VW Karmann Ghia Type 14 (1955-1975)

    Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 1955 to 1975 Overview Manufacturer Volkswagen Production Germany 1955–1974 445,238 built Coupé: 364,401 Cabriolet: 80,837 Brazil 1962-1975 41,689 ...

  • VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 (1961-1969)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 (1961-1969)

    VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 Production : 1961 to 1969 Class : Sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline : 1.5-1.6 liters (34-40 kW) Length: 4280 mm Width: 1620 mm Height: ...

  • VW Passat B8 (2014-)

    Motor Cars
    2010s
    VW Passat B8 (2014-)

    Volkswagen Passat B8 Production period: since 2014 Class : middle class Body versions : Saloon , station wagon Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.4-2.0 liters (92-206 kW) Diesel ...

  • VW Passat CC (2008-2016)

    Registered
    Luxury Cars
    2000s 2010s
    VW Passat CC (2008-2016)

    Volkswagen Passat CC From 2008 to 2012 Manufacturer Volkswagen Also called Volkswagen Passat CC (2008-2012) Production 2008–present Assembly Emden, Germany Changchun, China ...

  • VW Passat Mk1 (1973-1981)

    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    VW Passat Mk1 (1973-1981)

    Volkswagen Passat MK 1 B1 1973 to 1981 Also called Volkswagen Dasher Production 1973–1981 (1974–1988 in Brazil) Assembly Emden, Germany São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil Melbourne, ...

  • VW Passat Mk2 (1981-1988)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    VW Passat Mk2 (1981-1988)

    Volkswagen Passat Mk2 (B2) 1981 to 1988 Also called Volkswagen Corsar Volkswagen Carat Production 1981–1988 Assembly Emden, Germany Barcelona Zona Franca, Spain General Pacheco, ...

  • VW Passat Mk3 (1988-1993)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    VW Passat Mk3 (1988-1993)

    Volkswagen Passat Mk3 (B3) 1988 to 1993 Also called Volkswagen Passat Arriva (SK) Production 1988–1993 Assembly Emden, Germany Bratislava, Slovakia (VWBA) Class Large family car ...

  • VW Passat Mk4 (B4) (1993-1997)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1990s
    VW Passat Mk4 (B4) (1993-1997)

    Volkswagen Passat Mk4 (B4) 1993 to 1997 Manufacturer Volkswagen Production 1993–1997 Model years 1994-1997 Assembly Emden, Germany Class Large family car / Mid-size car Body ...

  • VW Passat Mk5 5.5 (B5) (1996-2005)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    VW Passat Mk5 5.5 (B5) (1996-2005)

    Volkswagen Passat Mk5 5.5 (B5) 1996 to 2005 Manufacturer Volkswagen Passenger Cars Also called Volkswagen Passat Lingyu Production 1996–2005 Assembly Emden & Mosel/Zwickau, ...

  • VW Passat Mk6 (B6) (2006-2010)

    Motor Cars
    2000s
    VW Passat Mk6 (B6) (2006-2010)

    Volkswagen Passat Mk6 2006 to 2010 Manufacturer Volkswagen Passenger Cars, FAW-Volkswagen as Magotan Also called Volkswagen Magotan Volkswagen Variant Production 2006–2010 (B6) ...

  • VW Passat Timeline

    Timelines
    1970s
    VW Passat Timeline

    Volkswagen Passat Timeline 1973–present Manufacturer Volkswagen Passenger Cars Also called Volkswagen Dasher Volkswagen Quantum Volkswagen Santana Volkswagen Corsar Volkswagen ...

  • VW Phaeton (2002-)

    Luxury Cars
    2000s
    VW Phaeton (2002-)

    Volkswagen Phaeton From 2002 Manufacturer Volkswagen Production 2002–present Assembly Dresden, Germany Class Full-size Body style 4-door saloon Layout Longitudinal front engine, ...

  • VW Polo G40 (1986-1994)

    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    VW Polo G40 (1986-1994)

    Volkswagen Polo G40 1986 to 1994 Overview Manufacturer Volkswagen Passenger Cars Also called Polo G40 Polo G-40 Polo G Production August 1986–July 1994 Assembly Wolfsburg, ...

  • VW Polo I (1975-1981)

    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    VW Polo I (1975-1981)

    Volkswagen Polo I (first generation) Production period: 1975 to 1981 Class: Motor Car Body versions: hatchback Engines: Gasoline: 0.8-1.3 litres Length: 3512 mm Width: 1560 mm ...

  • VW Polo II (1981-1994)

    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    VW Polo II (1981-1994)

    VW Polo II Production period: 1981 to 1994 Class : Motor car Body versions : sedan , combo coupe Engines: Gasoline engines 1.0-1.3 Liters (29-85 kW) Diesel engines 1.3-1.4 ...

  • VW Santana (1981-2013)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s 2000s
    VW Santana (1981-2013)

    Volkswagen Santana 1981 to 2013 Manufacturer Volkswagen Nissan Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Also called Volkswagen Quantum Nissan Santana Ford Versailles Production 1981-Jan. ...

  • VW Scirocco Mk1 (1974-1982)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    VW Scirocco Mk1 (1974-1982)

    Volkswagen Scirocco Mk 1 1974 to 1982 Production 1974–1982 504,153 produced Assembly Osnabrück, Germany Platform Volkswagen Group A1 platform Engine 1.1 L I4, 1.3 L I4, 1.5 L I4, ...

  • VW Scirocco Mk2 (1982-1992)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    VW Scirocco Mk2 (1982-1992)

    Volkswagen Scirocco Mk 2 1982 to 1992 Production 1982–1992 291,497 produced Assembly Osnabrück, Germany Platform Volkswagen Group A1 platform Engine 1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 ...

  • VW Scirocco Mk3 (2008-)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    2000s
    VW Scirocco Mk3 (2008-)

    Volkswagen Scirocco Mk 3 From 2008 Production 2008–present Assembly AutoEuropa, Palmela, Portugal Body style 3-door hatchback Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform Engine ...

  • VW Sharan 2nd gen (2010-)

    Motor Cars
    2010s
    VW Sharan 2nd gen (2010-)

    VW Sharan 2nd generation Production : since 2010 Class : Motor car Body versions : station wagon Engines: Petrol: 1.4-2.0 liters (110-162 kW) Diesel :2.0 liters (85-135 kW) ...

  • VW T4 Transporter (1990-2003)

    Registered
    Vans Pick-ups
    1990s 2000s
    VW T4 Transporter (1990-2003)

    VW Volkswagen T4 Transporter range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: Volkswagen Production: 1990-2003 Class: Minibus , panel van , flatbed,pickup Assembly plants: ...

  • VW TDI 1.2-1.4 EA188 engine (1999-2009)

    Engines
    1990s
    VW TDI 1.2-1.4 EA188 engine (1999-2009)

    VW TDI 1.2-1.4 EA188 engine Volkswagen AG VW EA 188 Production period: 1999-2009 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG Fuel: diesel displacement: 1196 cm 3 cylinders: 3 VW 1.2-liter TDI ...

  • VW TDI EA189 engine (2007-2015)

    Engines
    2000s
    VW TDI EA189 engine (2007-2015)

    Volkswagen TDI diesel EA189 engines Volkswagen AG VW EA 189 Production period: 2007-2015 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG How it works: diesel Engine Type: line displacement: ...

  • VW TDI EA288 diesel engine (2012-)

    Engines
    2010s
    VW TDI EA288 diesel engine (2012-)

    VW EA288 TDI diesel engine 3 and 4 cylinder Volkswagen AG EA288 Production period: since 2012 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG How it works: diesel Engine Type: line Valve control: ...

  • VW Tiguan 1st Gen (2007-2018)

    Motor Cars
    2000s
    VW Tiguan 1st Gen (2007-2018)

    VW Tiguan first generation Production 2007 to 2018 Assembly Germany, China, Russia, Vietnam Class Compact crossover SUV Body style 5-door SUV Platform Volkswagen A6 Engine ...

  • VW Touareg 1st Gen (2002-2010)

    Off-Road
    2000s
    VW Touareg 1st Gen (2002-2010)

    VW Touareg First generation Production 2002 to 2010 Platform Volkswagen PL71 platform Related Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7 Engine Petrol: 3.2 VR6 FSI 217 bhp (162 kW) 3.2 VR6 FSI ...

  • VW Touareg 2nd Gen (2010-2018)

    Off-Road
    2010s
    VW Touareg 2nd Gen (2010-2018)

    VW Touareg Second generation Production period: 2010 to 2018 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline engines : 3.6-4.2 Liters(183-265 kW) Diesel ...

  • VW Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)

    Technical Guides
    VW Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)

    VW Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) Engine Turbocharged Direct Injection or TDI is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel ...

  • VW Type 122 engine (1950-1991)

    Engines
    1950s
    VW Type 122 engine (1950-1991)

    Volkswagen Type 122 air cooled engine Volkswagenwerk AG Volkswagen Type 122 Production period: 1950-1991 Manufacturer: Volkswagenwerk AG Engine Type: Four - cylinder boxer engine ...

  • VW Type 2 T1 1st gen (1950-1967)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s
    VW Type 2 T1 1st gen (1950-1967)

    Volkswagen Type 2 T1 First generation Split screen 1950 to 1967 Overview Production 1950–1967 (Europe and US) 1950–1975 (Brazil) Assembly Wolfsburg, Germany Hanover, Germany São ...

  • VW Type 2 T2 2nd gen (1967-1979)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s
    VW Type 2 T2 2nd gen (1967-1979)

    Volkswagen Type 2 T2 Second generation 1967 to 1979 Overview Production Aug 1967–Jul 1979 (Europe and US) 1971–1996 (Mexico) 1976–Dec 2013 (Brazil)1981–1986 (Argentina) Assembly ...

  • VW Type 2 T3 3rd gen (1979-2002)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    VW Type 2 T3 3rd gen (1979-2002)

    Volkswagen Transporter Type 2 T3 Third generation 1979 to 2002 Overview Manufacturer Volkswagen Also called Volkswagen Transporter (T3) (Europe) Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) ...

  • VW Type 3 TL Fastback (1965-1973)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    VW Type 3 TL Fastback (1965-1973)

    VW Fastback Type 3 TL Production period: 1965 to 1973 Class: Motor Car Engines: 1.6 litres air cooled Length: 166.34 in, 4,225 mm Width: 63.19 in, 1,605 mm Height: 58.07 in, ...

  • VW Type 4 411 (1968-1972)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    VW Type 4 411 (1968-1972)

    VW Type 4 (411) car history Manufacturer: Volkswagen Production: 1968 to 1972 Class: motor car Body styles: sedan-station wagon Doors: 2,4 Chassis/body: steel Drive: rear ...

  • VW Type 4 engine (1968-1983)

    Engines
    1960s
    VW Type 4 engine (1968-1983)

    Volkswagen Type 4 engine Overview Production 1968–1983 Chronology Predecessor Volkswagen Type 1 engine Successor Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine In 1968, Volkswagen introduced a ...

  • VW Type 82 Kübelwagen (1940-1945)

    Military
    1940s
    VW Type 82 Kübelwagen (1940-1945)

    VW Kübelwagen Type 82 Model: Kübelwagen Production period: 1940 to 1945 Class : Military Body versions : Various Engines: Gasoline: 1.0-1.1 liters (17,5-18 kW) Length: 3740 mm ...

  • VW V10 TDI EA188 engine (2002-2006)

    Engines
    2000s
    VW V10 TDI EA188 engine (2002-2006)

    Volkswagen V10 TDI AYH AJS EA188 Diesel engine Volkswagen AG VW EA 188 Production period: 2002-2006 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG How it works: diesel Engine Type: V-shape ...

  • VW V6 EA897 engine (2010-)

    Engines
    2010s
    VW V6 EA897 engine (2010-)

    VW diesel V6 engine EA897 Volkswagen AG EA897 Production period: since 2010 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG How it works: diesel Engine Type: V-engine , six-cylinder Valve control: ...

  • VW V6 TFSI EA839 engine (2016-)

    Engines
    2010s
    VW V6 TFSI EA839 engine (2016-)

    Volkswagen Audi TFSI V6 EA839 engine Volkswagen AG EA839 Production period: since 2016 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG Engine Type: V-engine , six-cylinder Valve control: DOHC ...

  • VW V8 EA898 engine (2016-)

    Engines
    2010s
    VW V8 EA898 engine (2016-)

    Volkswagen V8 diesel engine EA898 Volkswagen AG EA898 Production period: since 2016 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG How it works: diesel Engine Type: V-engine Valve control: DOHC ...

  • VW V8 TFSI EA825 engine (2016-)

    Engines
    2010s
    VW V8 TFSI EA825 engine (2016-)

    Volkswagen Porsche V8 4.0 TFSI EA825 engine Volkswagen AG EA825 Production period: since 2016 Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG Engine Type: V-engine , eight-cylinder Valve control: ...

  • VW VR6 engine (1991-)

    Engines
    1990s
    VW VR6 engine (1991-)

    Volkswagen VR6 engine Overview Manufacturer Volkswagen Also called 2.8 V6 Production 1991-2005 Combustion chamber Configuration VR6 Displacement 2,792 cc (170.4 cu in) Cylinder ...

  • VW W12 Engine (2001-)

    Engines
    2000s
    VW W12 Engine (2001-)

    Volkswagen Group W12 Engine At the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen Group showcased a prototype Volkswagen Nardo W12 Coupé, a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive supercar powered by a ...