MSRP: $25,200 - $39,200
Invoice: $23,479 - $36,669

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Model Overview

Vehicle Summary: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is a handsomely styled European people-mover with a roomy and comfortable interior. It can be a sporty alternative to an SUV. In its top trim level, it rivals luxury wagons from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes for less money. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard. It delivers adequate acceleration with good fuel economy. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. A six-speed automatic that features manual-shift capability is optional. An upscale variant, the Passat 3.6 Wagon, has a 3.6-liter V6 engine that provides stronger and smoother power. It also includes the automatic transmission and offers optional all-wheel drive.

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The Volkswagen Passat Wagon delivers crisp handling and can serve as a sportier alternative to an SUV.

Highs

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

Lows

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

What's New

  • 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
  • Heated seats now available on Turbo and Komfort versions
  • Lux version adds three-spoke multifunction steering wheel; Dynaudio audio system newly available
  • VR6 wagon only offered with 4Motion all-wheel drive
  • Shadow Blue and Wheat Beige deleted from exterior color palette


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: 7.7 seconds,7.9 seconds
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 20/28 mpg,21/29 mpg,16/24 mpg
Standard Features: Power driver seat, Heated front seats, Split folding rear seat, Radio data system, Brake assist, Driver front impact airbag, Passenger front impact airbag, Driver side impact airbag, Passenger side impact airbag, Overhead airbag, Electronic stability
Optional Equipment: GPS, Rear side impact airbag, Heated front seats

2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 200hp @ 5,100RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive
2.0L I-4 16 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 200hp @ 5,100RPM, 6-spd manual w/overdrive, Front-wheel drive
3.6L V-6 24 valve DOHC direct gasoline injection, 280hp @ 6,200RPM, 6-spd automatic w/overdrive, Full-time 4Motion all-wheel drive
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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