The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.4 Petrol
1.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
122 HP
150 HP
Torque:
200 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
9.9 seconds
Volkswagen Passat 2009 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat 2008 engine produces 28 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat 2009, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat 2009. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.0
The Volkswagen Passat 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat 2008 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat 2009, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1270 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.77 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.52 m
Volkswagen Passat 2008 and Volkswagen Passat 2009 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
565 litres
603 litres
Volkswagen Passat 2009 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat 2008 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat 2009.