2008 Volkswagen Passat

    Used from

    $42,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    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.

    2008 Volkswagen Passat Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Anti-lift
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 973
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 961
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1466
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1511
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    R36

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 7
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electro-hydraulic
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
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    2008 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1472mm
    1820mm
    4765mm

    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.

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    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.

    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.