Volkswagen2008 Passat 1.8 TSI 160 Specs

2008 (B6) Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 Specifications & Performance

2008 - 2011 (B6)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo

137 mph

8.6 seconds

158 BHP

37.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

565 L
kg
1,492 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
8.6 seconds
0-60 mph
8.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
106 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
184 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
37.2 mpg
Total Range
572 Miles
CO2 Emissions
180 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,798 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
160 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
250 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
82.5 x 84.1 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
88 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
450 cc
BMEP
17.5 Bar
253.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
565 L
Kerb Weight
1,492 kg
Gross Weight
2,050 kg
Maximum Payload
558 kg
Tow Capacity
1,700 kg
Length
4,765 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Wheelbase
2,710 mm
Front Track
1,552 mm
Rear Track
1,551 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
77%
Pedestrian
54%
Safety Assist
71%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band I
£360
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 Rankings

Fastest Volkswagens #245 / 1.5K
Best 0-62 mph Volkswagens #311 / 1.5K
Top BHP/L Volkswagens #349 / 1.5K
Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #378 / 1.5K
Top BHP Volkswagens #381 / 1.5K
Top lb·ft Volkswagens #527 / 1.5K
Best MPG Volkswagens #978 / 1.5K
Best MPG Saloons #1,964 / 5K
Quickest 0-62 Saloons #2,151 / 5K
Fastest Saloons #2,168 / 5K
00s Fastest #2,239 / 7.1K
00s Fastest Accelerating #2,267 / 7.1K
Most Powerful Saloons #2,555 / 5K
00s Most Powerful #2,991 / 7.1K
Best MPG Petrol #4,730 / 14.6K
Fastest #7,613 / 23K
Quickest 0-62 mph #9,019 / 23K
Most Powerful #10,486 / 23K
Best MPG #11,812 / 23K
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