Spec Sizes

2008 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 15 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Sixth generation (B6).

  • Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
  • Width71.7 in
  • Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
  • Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 188.0 in – 188.2 in · 71.7 in · 58.0 in – 59.7 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P235/45HR17.0 BSW AS, P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P235/40WR18.0 BSW performance AS, 215/55R16…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
Width71.7 in
Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
Wheelbase106.7 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom38.3 in – 38.4 in
Rear headroom37.8 in – 38.6 in
Front legroom41.4 in
Rear legroom37.7 in
Front shoulder room55.7 in
Rear shoulder room54.6 in
Passenger volume95.0 cu ft – 97.0 cu ft
Luggage volume14.2 cu ft – 35.8 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
Fuel tank18.5 gal
Max towing capacity1,000 lb

Engine

Torque207 – 265 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P235/45HR17.0 BSW AS
  • P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P235/40WR18.0 BSW performance AS
  • 215/55R16
  • 235/35R19
  • 235/40R18
  • 235/45R17
  • 245/30R20

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger19"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 48H6
  • 49H8
  • 93-1
  • H8-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.9 qt
  • 5W-305.8 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (15 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Komfort 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3246
Komfort 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3246
Komfort 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3378
Komfort 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3378
Lux 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3246
Lux 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3246
Lux 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3378
Lux 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3378
Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3206
Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3206
Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3338
Turbo 4dr Front-wheel Drive Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3338
VR6 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3696
VR6 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion Station Wagon188.071.759.7106.7—3819
VR6 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan188.271.758.0106.7—3442

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Sixth generation (B6)): years 2006–2010. View model overview

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