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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4dr Man Turbo FWD Safety Features

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5. Safety Features
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  1. 1. Quick Specs
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  4. 4. Performance Specs
  5. 5. Safety Features
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Safety Details
Air Bag-Driver-Front Yes
Air Bag-Passenger-Front Yes
Air Bag-Passenger-Rear (both) No
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side-Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side-Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side-Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side-Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS-4 Wheel Yes
Brakes-ABS-Rear No
Locks-Child Safety Rear Door Yes
Headlights-Daytime Running lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection System No
Fog Lamps-Front No
Parking Aid No
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger front airbags
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Front/rear head curtain airbags
Passenger airbag occupancy sensor
Trunk escape handle
Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR),...
Front 3-point height-adjustable safety belts w/load limiters,...
Rear 3-point safety belts w/outboard position load limiters
Lower anchors & tethers for children, rear outboard seating...
Child safety locks on rear doors
Driver controlled window lockout
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector
Clutch starter interlock
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion door beams
Daytime running lights
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion door beams
Daytime running lights

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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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