2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications


Engine
Configuration	I		V
Cylinders	4		6
Displacement (cc)	1984		3597
Bore (mm)	82.5		89.0
Stroke (mm)	92.8		96.4
Max. Power (bhp)	200		280
Max. Power @RPM	5100-6000		6200
Max. Torque (lbft)	207		265
Max. Torque @RPM	1800-5000		2750
Compression Ratio	10.3		12.0
Transmission
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
Forward Gears	6
Driveline
Driven Wheels	FWD		AWD	FWD
Body
Generic Type	Car
No Side Doors	4
Vehicle Size	Medium
Convertible Top	No
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight (lb)	3344	3305	3829	3576
Wheelbase (in)	106.7
Height - Body (in)	58
Width - Body (in)	71.7
Length (in)	188.2
Front Track (in)	61.1
Rear Track (in)	61.1
Chassis
Chassis Type	Unitized Body/Frame
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type	MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type	Multilink
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type	Disc
Diameter - Front (in)	12.3
Diameter - Rear (in)	11.0
ABS	Std
Traction Control	Std
Stability Control	Std
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R)	215/55R16		235/40R18
Seating
Rows of Seats	2
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row (in)	38.4
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)	37.8
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)	55.7
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)	54.6
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)	41.4
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)	37.7
Seating Positions - 1st Row	2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row	3
Cargo Volume (cu ft)	14.2
Passenger Volume (SAE) Total (cu ft)	96.3
Utility
Cargo Configuration	Trunk
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg)	19	21	16	17
EPA Hwy (mpg)	28	29	24	26