Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Specifications
| |
Turbocharged dohc I41 |
dohc V62 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
2.0/121 |
3.6/219 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
200 @ 5100 |
280 @ 6200 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
207 @ 1800 |
265 @ 2750 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
|
|
|
| 6-speed manual |
21/29
|
--/--
|
| 6-speed automatic |
19/28 3
|
17/26 4
|
1. Turbo, Komfort, and Lux models. 2. VR6 models. 3. 20/28 for wagons. 4. 16/24 w/AWD.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
21 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
29 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18.5 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
38.4 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Front Legroom |
41.4 in |
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Front Shoulderroom |
55.7 in |
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Passenger Capacity |
5 |
|
Second Headroom |
37.8 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Second Legroom |
37.7 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
54.6 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
3206 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
58.0 in |
|
Length, Overall |
188.2 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
5.2 in |
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Tread Width, Front |
61.1 in |
|
Tread Width, Rear |
61.1 in |
|
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35.8 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
|
Wheelbase |
106.7 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71.7 in |
Wheels
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Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
|
Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
P215/55HR16 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
P215/55HR16 |
