2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat: Road Test
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Volkswagen Passat
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- Price Range: $13,200 - $26,000
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Our road test for the 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Value for the Money
Volkswagen said four-cylinder models would account for 80 percent of Passat sales, and a sparsely-optioned Value Edition or 2.0T has indeed been the smart new-car choice, due to hefty prices for lavishly-equipped versions. Near-average resale values help keep secondhand prices reasonable. In materials quality and driving poise, Passat was once a match for cars in the premium-midsize class, but the latest edition struggles to justify such comparisons.
Volkswagen said four-cylinder models would account for 80 percent of Passat sales, and a sparsely-optioned Value Edition or 2.0T has indeed been the smart new-car choice, due to hefty prices for lavishly-equipped versions. Near-average resale values help keep secondhand prices reasonable. In materials quality and driving poise, Passat was once a match for cars in the premium-midsize class, but the latest edition struggles to justify such comparisons.
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Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Volkswagen Passat 3.6 AWD sedan Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7 | |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 6 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 4 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 59 |
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer
Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering
and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room,
Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle
rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the
ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.
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