2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo Sedan Features & Specs

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Key Specs

MSRP
$23,990 - $25,065
Horsepower
200 hp
Engine Type
2.0L DOHC SFI turbocharged I4 engine

Interior Features

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm
Keyless Entry
Heated Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Rear Defrost
Power Steering

Dimensions

Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.7 in.
Second Head Room
37.8 in.
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu. ft.

Entertainment

MP3 Player
AUX Input
Optional
CD Player

Seats

Standard Seat
Passengers
5
Power Driver Seat
Heated Front Seats
Optional
Pass Through Rear Seat
Driver Lumbar

Exterior Features

Accessories

Standard Wheels
Rear Spoiler
Optional

Dimensions

Tire Width
P215/55HR16 - P235/45HR17
Wheelbase
106.7 in.
Turning Radius
35.8 ft.
Length
188.2 in.
Width
71.7 in.

Mechanical Specs

Engine & Performance

Weight
3206 - 3246 lbs.
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 ft. lbs.
Turbocharged
4wheel Disc Brakes
Performance Tires
Optional
Engine Cylinders
4 Cylinder

Fuel

Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
Combined
24 - 25 mpg
City
19 - 21 mpg
Highway
28 - 29 mpg

Safety Features

Features

Spare Tire
Conventional Spare Tire
ABS Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Child Safety Locks
Stability Control
Traction Control

Assistance

Automated Emergency Braking

Air Bags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Optional
Front Head Airbag
Rear Head Airbag
Passenger Airbag Sensor

Tech Specs

Technical

EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Engine Type
Gas Turbocharged I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
Fuel System
SFI
Trans Type
6
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD - Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
Tiptronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 - 4.04
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.09 - 2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.47 - 1.56
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.10 - 1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 - 1.11
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 - 0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.19 - 3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.50 - 3.94/3.09
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.6 qts.
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-link
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR16 - P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR16 - P235/45HR17
Spare Tire Size
P215/55HR16 - P235/45HR17
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 - 17 X 7.5 in.
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 - 17 X 7.5 in.
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in.
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering Type
Electromechanical
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8 ft.
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front
Yes
Disc - Rear
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.5 in.
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18.5 gal.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
Second Head Room
37.8 in.
Second Leg Room
37.7 in.
Second Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
Wheelbase
106.7 in.
Length, Overall
188.2 in.
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71.7 in.
Height, Overall
58.0 in.
Track Width, Front
61.1 in.
Track Width, Rear
61.1 in.
Min Ground Clearance
5.2 in.
Trunk Volume
14.2 ft³.

Available Colors

Exterior

  • Arctic Blue Silver
  • Blue Graphite
  • Candy White
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Deep Black
  • Granite Green
  • Mocha Brown
  • Reflex Silver
  • Tornado Red
  • United Gray

Interior

  • Black
  • Classic Gray

Available Styles

4dr Man Turbo FWD *Ltd Avail*
4dr Auto Turbo FWD *Ltd Avail*
4dr Man Turbo FWD
4dr Auto Turbo FWD
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