MSRP: $23,990 - $38,000
Invoice: $22,359 - $35,556

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Model Overview

Vehicle Summary: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

The Volkswagen Passat Sedan is a handsomely styled, European alternative to domestic and Asian models, with a roomy and comfortable interior. In its top trim, it rivals luxury sedans from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz for less money. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard. It delivers adequate acceleration with good fuel economy. A six-speed manual transmission is also standard. Options include a six-speed automatic that features manual-shift capability. An upscale variant, the Passat 3.6 Sedan, has a V6 engine that provides stronger and smoother power. It also includes the automatic and offers optional all-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Passat Sedan's handling is taut yet compliant.

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Driver-Friendly Family Car

The Volkswagen Passat Sedan is sportier and more handsome than most family-minded competitors.

Highs

  • Handsomely styled inside and out
  • Sporty handling
  • Roomy and comfortable interior
  • Strong powertrains
  • Good fuel economy

Lows

  • Can be costly with certain options
  • Many options only offered with costly packages
  • All-wheel drive only offered with the V6
  • V6 isn't offered with a stick shift

What's New

  • Shadow Blue deleted from exterior color palette
  • Dynaudio audio system newly available
  • Heated seats now available on Turbo and Komfort versions
  • Turbo version adds updated interior trim; now the only version offered with a manual transmission
  • New trim levels: Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6
  • VR6 adds standard Bi-Xenon adaptive headlamps, with heated washer nozzles and Adaptive Cruise Control optional
  • Pure Beige leather and gray leather/V-Tex seats deleted


Specs at a Glance:

Seating Capacity: 5
Available Engines: 2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection,3.6L V-6 24 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive,Full-time 4Motion all-wheel drive
0-60 mph: 7.9 seconds,7.7 seconds
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 21/29 mpg,19/28 mpg,17/26 mpg,16/24 mpg
Standard Features: Power driver seat, Split folding rear seat, Brake assist, Driver front impact airbag, Passenger front impact airbag, Driver side impact airbag, Passenger side impact airbag, Overhead airbag, Electronic stability, Heated front seats, Radio data system
Optional Equipment: Heated front seats, Rear side impact airbag, GPS
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Turbo FWD

$23,990
2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 200hp @ 5,100RPM, 6-spd manual w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive

2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Lux FWD

$30,100
2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 200hp @ 5,100RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive

2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan VR6 FWD

$36,050
3.6L V-6 24 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 280hp @ 6,200RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive

2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan VR6 AWD

$38,000
3.6L V-6 24 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 280hp @ 6,200RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time 4Motion all-wheel drive

2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Komfort FWD

$27,900
2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 200hp @ 5,100RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive
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