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2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Specs

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2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Specs

2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Performance Hide
3,597 cc 3.6 liters V 6 front engine with 89.0 mm bore, 96.4 mm stroke, 12.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Gasoline direct injection fuel system
18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.4
Power: 209 kW , 280 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 265 ft lb , 359 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Center limited slip differential
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 188.2, overall width (inches): 71.7, overall height (inches): 58.0, wheelbase (inches): 106.7, front track (inches): 61.1, rear track (inches): 61.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Glass electric front sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,696
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2008 Passat VR6 4Motion Sedan Interior Hide
12v power outlet: cargo, front, rear and 1
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.2
Clock
Coming home device
Compass
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Sports heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and six adjustments
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition active
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front leg room (inches): 41.4, rear leg room (inches): 37.7, front shoulder room (inches): 55.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 54.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 96.3
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position with six driver's seat positions
Parking distance sensors front, rear and radar
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter and active carbon filter
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