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2008 Volkswagen Passat
Used from
$42,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year, 100,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 10.7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Passat
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $42,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $66,990 for the R36.
There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm), 3.2L petrol direct injection (184kW/330Nm) and 3.6L petrol direct injection (220kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2008 Passat was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Price
Base
R36
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $64,990 |
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $64,990 |
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Specs
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy
There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PUMP INJECTION and uses 6.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the R36 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Passat variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Passat | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km |
2008 Volkswagen Passat Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Passat FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $42,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the R36 that starts from $66,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the R36 which can tow 2200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Base which measures 1820mm wide, 4774mm in length and sits 1517mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the R36 which has 220kW of power from its 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the R36 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.