2008 Volkswagen Passat [ 2007 ]

#8

in Affordable Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 63 Passat reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $23,990 - $38,000
Invoice: $22,359 - $35,556
MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:7.7
Exterior:7.4
Interior:7.9
Safety:8.6
Reliability:9.0

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion: 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

4dr Car

Engine

  • Gas V6 3.6L/219
  • 6-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 16 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard
Side - Body Rear Optional

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Standard
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Child Locks Rear Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 3.6L/219
Engine Type V6 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type All Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type Auto Transmission w/Manual Override (Standard) , 6-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard)

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard
Reading Lamps Rear Standard

Audio

CD Changer Standard
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Standard
Heated Passenger Standard
Memory Standard
Pwr Driver Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Navigation System Optional
Trip Computer Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3696
Length, Overall (in) 188.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.2
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Spoiler - Rear Optional
Wipers - Rain Sensing Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard

Roof

Generic Sun/Moon Standard
Sun-Shield Standard

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard
Integrated Turn Signals Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)