Volkswagen Quantum - Versions & models
Volkswagen Passat Variant B9 / Stuttgart-Vaihingen
Photo credit: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credit: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Volkswagen Quantum / Also known as :
The Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Quantum refer to the same mid-size family car, marketed under different names depending on the region. While Passat became the global designation, the name Quantum was used primarily in the United States during the 1980s, especially for wagon and sedan versions. Both names identify the same model generation, sharing identical platforms, engines, and body styles, with differences mainly limited to branding and market positioning.
The Volkswagen Quantum is the North American market name for the Volkswagen Passat B2, sold mainly between 1982 and 1988. Positioned as a practical and well-built mid-size car, the Quantum was offered as a sedan and station wagon, emphasizing comfort, efficiency, and German engineering.
Available with a range of gasoline and diesel engines, including inline-four and inline-five units, the Quantum gained recognition for its solid build quality and balanced driving characteristics. While the Quantum name was eventually phased out in favor of the globally recognized Passat, it remains an important chapter in Volkswagen’s U.S. market history.
Available with a range of gasoline and diesel engines, including inline-four and inline-five units, the Quantum gained recognition for its solid build quality and balanced driving characteristics. While the Quantum name was eventually phased out in favor of the globally recognized Passat, it remains an important chapter in Volkswagen’s U.S. market history.
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