2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Safety Review [ 2007 ]

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MSRP: $25,200 - $39,200
Invoice: $23,479 - $36,669
MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.7
Performance:7.7
Exterior:8.0
Interior:7.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 Passat Wagon does well in government crash tests -- earning four out of five stars for both driver and front passenger protection in frontal impacts. The Passat Wagon was not rated for side impact.

Accident Avoidance

Standard accident avoidance features include four-wheel disc brakes, with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) and automatic disc wiping to keep brake discs dry and clean in wet conditions, an electronic stability system, a tire pressure monitoring system, adaptive cruise control and LED tailights which are brighter and faster-acting than regular light bulbs.

Crash Protection

Standard crash protection features include a strong chassis and frame, six air bags, including frontal- and side-impact air bags for the front seats and side curtain air bags. Rear-seat side-impact air bags are optional. Also included on the base model are active-adjustable head restraints for all five passengers, and anchors for a child-safety seat.

Review Last Updated: 7/10/08