By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
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 experience ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEDAN STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: “simple, orderly cabin that stands apart from some of the flashier competition” Forbes.com: “Swiss-watch-perfect styling” Edmunds: “pleasing to the eye” Autobytel: “Inside, the Passat 3.6L is gorgeous” 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 appearance. Autobytel thinks that the Passat lacks the proper proportions, especially from the side, pointing to its “long overhangs at a time when contemporary design demands that the wheels get pushed out to the corners,” but Motor Trend positively gushes, noting the “clean, sleek exterior shape.” Another reviewer, at ...
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Vehicle OverviewRedesigned for 2006, the Passat is Volkswagen's midsize car and is available in both sedan and wagon body styles. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered. Competitors... Read full review
Overview The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size European sedan similar in size to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Passat benefits from precise steering, with effort that automatically... Read full review
"I bought my car a year ago. At first it was great and I loved it. I traded a 2003 z-71 as I do home health care and drive a lot, the cost of gas was getting to be to much for my truck and... Read full review
Never knew how much a value-for-money proposition a German car could be. The 1.8T cost about the same as a Japanese Executive sedan, but with all the fancy gadgets and functions of a much... Read full review
Driven this vehicle for over 10,000 miles and no problems. It is fun to drive; excellent acceleration, well mannered at high speeds (over 100 mph), handles great, and gets excellent gas... Read full review
| 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 |
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 ... Read full bottom line
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEDAN STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: “simple, orderly cabin that stands apart from some of the flashier competition” Forbes.com: ... Read full review
MSRP: $23,990 - $38,000
"I bought my car a year ago. At first it was great and I loved it. I traded a 2003 z-71 as I do home health care and drive a lot, the cost of gas was getting... Read more
Never knew how much a value-for-money proposition a German car could be. The 1.8T cost about the same as a Japanese Executive sedan, but with all the fancy... Read more
Driven this vehicle for over 10,000 miles and no problems. It is fun to drive; excellent acceleration, well mannered at high speeds (over 100 mph), handles... Read more
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