How fast can a 2008 Volkswagen Passat go?
It was facelifted in 2008 with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 200. It’s a front-wheel drive front-engined medium sedan with 4 doors & 5 seats. With 197 hp, the turbocharged 2 Liter 16v Inline 4 gasoline engine accelerates this Passat 2.0 TFSI 200 to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 146 mph.
Are passats fast?
The new Passat has a top speed of 147 MPH and can reach 60 MPH in 6 seconds. Not too shabby. This is an all new mid-sized SUV type car by Volkswagen, which hasn’t been built for speed so much as it has been built for picking the kids up from school. It’s top speed is only 135 MPH and it reaches 80 MPH in 16 seconds…
How fast can a 2003 Volkswagen Passat go?
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers
| Name | GLS 1.8T |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 170 HP |
| Torque | 186 N.m |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 8.2 s |
What kind of car is the 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat competes with the top-of-the-line Accord and Camry models, along with such sporty sedans as Nissan’s Maxima. Loaded with features – some unavailable on the competition – and offered in both sedan and wagon forms, the Passat continues to be an affordable way to enjoy true German engineering without breaking the bank.
What kind of gas mileage does a VW Passat get?
We really liked the 2008 Volkswagen Passat’s powerful V6 engine, but came away even more impressed by the new four-cylinder turbo that provides plenty of power along with highway fuel economy close to 30 miles per gallon.
What kind of rating does a VW Passat get?
In National Highway Transportation Safety Administration crash tests, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat earned four (out of five) stars for its protection of front occupants in head-on collisions. Side-impact tests resulted in five stars for front passengers and four for those in the rear.
What happens if timing belt fails on Passat 2.0T?
The Passat 2.0T FSI is an interference engine (a.k.a. non-clearance engine). If the VW Passat timing belt fails, the timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshafts, and crankshaft no longer run in sync. Close tolerance engine designs allow for the cylinder head valves to hit the top side of the pistons.