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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 1.8 T
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed221.0 km/h (137.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1092 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space475 litres (125 gallons)
Optional cargo space475 litres (125 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1374 kg (3,029.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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 capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR24755
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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