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2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD
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The 2008 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $44,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Base uses 6.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 181g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1045km per full tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1517mm (59.7 inches) in height, 4774mm (188.0 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2709mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1635kg (3604.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Base comes standard with 215/55 R16 front tyres and 215/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,774 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,517 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,709 mm |
Our Volkswagen Passat Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 181
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 1968
Engine Compression Ratio: 18
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.7
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 203
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 126
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 140
Power Maximum Power Kw: 103
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 320
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering Type: Electric
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Pq46
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 44.6
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1132
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 61.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1731
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 21.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 603
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1552
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1517
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4774
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1820
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1551
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2709
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1635
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3605
Antenna Type: Element
System Brand Name: Other
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 2
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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