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Fuel Economy:
19 MPG city / 28 MPG highway
Transmissions:
6 Speed Manual
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Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive
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Year
2008
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Trim
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Sedan
- Komfort FWD L4
- LUX FWD L4
- Turbo FWD L4
- VR6 FWD V6
- VR6 4Motion AWD V6
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Wagon
- Komfort FWD L4
- LUX FWD L4
- Turbo FWD L4
- VR6 4Motion AWD V6
Price Comparison
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Volkswagen Passat Turbo
Pontiac G8 GT
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
MSRP
$25,065.00
$29,310.00
$29,325.00
$30,365.00
Destination
$690.00
$685.00
$750.00
$745.00
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Fuel Economy
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Volkswagen Passat Turbo
Pontiac G8 GT
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
City (mpg)
19
N/A
16
18
Highway (mpg)
28
N/A
25
26
Engines & Power
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Pontiac G8 GT
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Standard Engine
2L 200hp I4
6L 361hp V8
5.3L 303hp V8
2.5L 227hp I5
Horsepower
200 @ 5100 RPM
361 @ 5300 RPM
303 @ 5600 RPM
227 @ 5000 RPM
Torque
207 @ 1800 RPM
385 @ 4400 RPM
323 @ 4400 RPM
236 @ 1500 RPM
Valves
4
2
2
4
Displacement (cc)
1984
5967
5328
2521
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.7
4 X 3.6
3.8 X 3.6
3.3 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.4:1
10.0:1
9.0:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3245.2
3994.8
3600.1
3518.6
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
114.8
110.5
103.9
Length (in.)
188.2
196.1
198.3
176.2
Width (in.)
71.7
74.8
73.8
69.7
Height (in.)
58
57.7
55.7
57.2
Track Front (in.)
61.1
62.7
63.5
60.4
Track Rear (in.)
61.1
63.3
61.7
60.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.4
38.7
38.5
38.9
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.8
38
36.5
37.2
Front Legroom (in.)
41.4
42.2
42.4
41.6
Rear Legroom (in.)
37.7
39.4
36.5
34.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.7
59.1
57.9
55.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54.6
59.1
55.5
54.1
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
56.7
54.6
53.7
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
58
53.5
50.7
Payload & Towing
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
96.3
107
114
92.5
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
multi-link
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
215/55R16
245/45R18
255/45R18
205/55R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
Std.
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
N/A
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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