2008 Volkswagen Passat
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat is listed in 7 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).
Model year2008
Versions7
ClassMidsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 28 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 26 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat 4motion | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 16 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 28 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 16 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat.