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Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Wagon VR6 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 3.6 Wagon VR6 4Motion
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3597 ccm (219.49 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement3597 ccm (219.49 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power284.00 PS (209 kW or 280 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque359.34 Nm (36.6 kgf-m or 265.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2307 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2718 litres (718 gallons)
Cargo space1019 litres (269 gallons)
Optional cargo space201 litres (53 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1231 kg (2,713.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1732 kg (3,818.4 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD39180
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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