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2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 4DR FWD Sedan

VR6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

$36,050 MSRP
3.6l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.2 sec

0-60 mph

14.6 sec

@ 101 mph

Horsepower • Torque
280 hp

Power

265 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,442 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Passat

Trim:

VR6 4DR FWD Sedan

Style:

VR6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$36,050

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,442 lbs

Length:

188.2 in.

Width:

71.7 in.

Height:

58 in.

Wheelbase:

106.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.28

MPG:

17 city / 26 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 407 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

265 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm

Engine:

3.6l V-6

Displacement:

3.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.19 sec

0-60 mph:

6.55 sec

0-100 mph:

14.61 sec

60-130 mph:

18.85 sec

100-150 mph:

29.53 sec

Top Speed:

164 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.71 sec @ 78.9 mph

¼ mile:

14.6 sec @ 100.5 mph

½ mile:

22.5 sec @ 124.4 mph

1 mile:

35.85 sec @ 142.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/40WR18

Rear Tires:

P235/40WR18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.45

Gear Ratios

1: 3.95

2: 2.3

3: 1.55

4: 1.16

5: 0.86

6: 0.69

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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