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Volkswagen Passat 3.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Passat 3.6
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.6 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 driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 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 ratio0.2104 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2718 litres (718 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 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

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1561 kg (3,441.4 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 USD36030
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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