2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Overview

Likes:

  • Responsive and refined engines
  • Quiet, refined interior
  • Attractive, well-appointed interior
  • Top safety protection

Dislikes:

  • All-wheel drive only offered with V-6
  • Premium fuel is recommended
  • Pricey VR6 models can top $40,000
  • No Bluetooth hands-free calling interface

Bottom Line

In assembling this review covering the 2008 Volkswagen Passat , the experts at TheCarConnection.com looked to some of the best review resources. And to help shoppers sort out how the Passat matches up against the competition, TheCarConnection.com’s editors incorporated ...

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Full Review

The Volkswagen Passat is fully redesigned for the 2006 model year, and while its exterior styling and rethought proportions aren’t universally loved, its interior now finds broad acclaim from critics and reviewers. Critics clearly differ on the 2008 Volkswagen Passat’s exterior...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Man Turbo FWD *Ltd Avail* $23,990 / $22,359 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Turbo FWD *Ltd Avail* $25,065 / $23,432 City: 19
Hwy: 28
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Komfort FWD *Ltd Avail* $27,900 / $26,064 City: 19
Hwy: 28
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Lux FWD *Ltd Avail* $30,100 / $28,107 City: 19
Hwy: 28
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto VR6 FWD $36,050 / $33,597 City: 17
Hwy: 26
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto VR6 4Motion $38,000 / $35,556 City: 16
Hwy: 24
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Man Turbo FWD $23,990 / $22,359 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Turbo FWD $25,065 / $23,432 City: 19
Hwy: 28
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Komfort FWD $27,900 / $26,064 City: 19
Hwy: 28
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan: 4dr Auto Lux FWD $30,100 / $28,107 City: 19
Hwy: 28

Other Choices:

Compared to most other mid-size sedans, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat has a poise and sophistication that’s unrivalled by any of these other models, except for maybe the Accord and Malibu. The new Accord has an especially attractive interior design, while the new Malibu combines a good-looking instrument panel design and comfortable seats with one of the smoothest rides in this class. The Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima both forgo some ride comfort for sportiness; in the case of the Fusion, its interior is quite basic and road noise is higher than in most of the other models, but it’s especially fun to drive, with great steering. The Altima’s backseat is smaller than the others', and its ride a bit firmer, but it also feels quite sporty. Then there’s the Toyota Camry, the best-seller that in current form is still a mid-size benchmark, with a spacious interior, soft ride, and respectable performance. But it suffers from subpar interior materials and build quality that isn’t always perfect.

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