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Volkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 4.0 W8 4Motion
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power275.00 PS (202 kW or 271 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque371 Nm (37.8 kgf-m or 273.6 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1652 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Optional cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1665 kg (3,670.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2220 kg (4,894.3 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR42505
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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