2008 Volkswagen Passat R36

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Variant
R36
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
B6 (Type 3C)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
R36 DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
300 hp
Power (kW)
220 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.6 seconds
Displacement
3,597 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,765 mm (187.6 in)
Width
1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height
1,472 mm (58.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,709 mm (106.7 in)
Curb weight
1,736 kg (3,827 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 - 5,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Car Battery
Battery Capacity
92 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
180 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
96.4 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
11.6 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Brake Caliper Colour
Blue
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
229 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,991 mm (78.4 in)
Width, open Doors
3,723 mm (146.6 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Track, Front
1,552 mm (61.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,551 mm (61.1 in)
Overhang, Front
965 mm (38.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,091 mm (43.0 in)
Approach Angle
14.4 °
Breakover Angle
10.8
Departure Angle
12.6 °
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Ground Clearance
114 mm (4.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
951 - 973 mm (37.4 - 38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
961 mm (37.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
725 - 1,038 mm (28.5 - 40.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,466 mm (57.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,511 mm (59.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,270 kg (5,004 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
609 kg (1,343 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
90 kg (198 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,170 kg (2,579 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,150 kg (2,535 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Plastic
  • Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Rear
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
B6/PL46

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Ground Light
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Push Button
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › One-touch up/down
Passenger
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Mud Flaps
Optional
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Hard Drive
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dial
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 10 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
80 - 600 W
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Key Button
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
541 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,067 litres
Depth
1,164 mm (45.8 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,974 mm (77.7 in)
Width
1,412 mm (55.6 in)
Opening Width
1,014 mm (39.9 in)
Height
409 mm (16.1 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,756 mm (69.1 in)
Sill Height
729 mm (28.7 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional

Design

Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Entry Guard Material
Stainless steel
Pedals
Stainless Steel

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Tilt
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Tilt
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Massage
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Engine Heater
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Optional
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2005
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
5/5 stars
Child Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Test Year
2008
Overall Score
33.99
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
13.99
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Marginal
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Feature
Isofix
Integrated Child Seat

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D1S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H7
Bi-Xenon
D1S
Fog Light, Front
  • H11
  • HB4
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Cornering Light
H7
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAY9s (H21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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