1990 Volkswagen Passat Review
1990 Volkswagen Passat Review
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- Sedan
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Delayed Quantum replacement debuts. Sedan and wagon are available in GL trim, with 134-horsepower engine. ABS is optional.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded in Minnesota.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Minnesota
$185/mo for Passat GL
Passat GL
vs
$166/mo
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
5 star(33%)
4 star(50%)
3 star(17%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
6 reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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VW_Cruiser, 11/15/2006
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
I bought my 1990 Passat for my first car, and I don't regret it. Petunia May, (her name) is an awesome highway car, but it is hard to park in tight areas. Other than that, I love it. I had to do some break repairs to it which cost an arm and a leg, but to me that is wear and tear parts. They are going to need attention one time or another in any car you buy.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Mad
jmc6373, 05/20/2002
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
I just recently bought my passat and I
was very pleased when I found the car
for the amount of money they were
asking for. Now that I have mine
something always seems to go wrong and
I don't know of any places close by
where I can take my car.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Running Great
mcs, 10/26/2002
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
I bought my passat with 140,000 miles
on it and it was immaculate. It runs
great and nothing has gone wrong with
it yet. Great value. Front wheel drive
is great in snow and the car is
generally fun to drive with a fast yet
rock solid feel. Nice factory exhaust
tip and exhaust. Acceleration is a bit
slow, but that is expected for a car
of this size with 140 horsepower. …
Super smooth ride. 110 mph feels as
smooth as 60 does. Gas mileage is
about 25 mpg. Overall, I'd reccomend
this car to anyone who wants a sporty
sedan with plenty of room to boot.
3.88 out of 5 stars
expensive to repair
Agatha, 08/03/2002
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
Generally we like this car. Expensive
to repair - although once repaired it
is ok. Comfortable to drive, good
mileage, easy handling. We would not
buy another Passat because they are
simply too expensive. We know someone
who has a 1996 and they think it is a
money pit.
1990 Passat Highlights
Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $189/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 34.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver2 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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