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    Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion (2008) price & specs

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    $50,490†
    1.9L Diesel4D Sedan5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Bluemotion

    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a lower Medium built in Germany with prices starting at $50,490 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine that has 77 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Bluemotion uses 5.1L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 136g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1373km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Passat measures 1472mm (58.0 inches) in height, 4765mm (187.6 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2709mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1422kg (3135.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Bluemotion comes standard with 215/55 R16 front tyres and 215/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    52.13 - 110.84 kW/t
    52.13 kW/t
    110.84 kW/t
    Boot Space
    565 - 603 litres
    486 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.1 - 10 L/100km
    5.1 L/100km
    10 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,061 - 1,077 km
    753 km
    1,077 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,765 mm
    1,820 mm
    1,472 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,765 mm
    Overall Width1,820 mm
    Overall Height1,472 mm
    Wheelbase2,709 mm
    Load Capacity608 mm

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    Bluemotion

    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD

    $50,490†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 136
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 79.5
    Engine (cc): 1896
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 55
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 46
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
    Maximum Speed (mph): 120

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 105
    Maximum Power (kW): 77
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Platform Code: Pq46

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0.0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 565

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 61.1
    Front Track (mm): 1552
    Overall Height (in): 58.0
    Overall Height (mm): 1472
    Overall Length (in): 187.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4765
    Overall Width (in): 71.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1820
    Rear Track (in): 61.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1551
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
    Wheelbase (in): 106.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2709

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 973
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 961
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.7
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
    Rear Hip Room (in): 59.5
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric
    Location: Side
    Side Blind Type: Manual

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Rear
    Rear Privacy Glass: yes
    Location: Side
    Side Privacy Glass: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 740
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1631
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4475
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1422
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3135

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    ARI/EON: yes
    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    System Type: Stereo
    Watts Per Channel: 60

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6
    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Manual

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Child Safety Seat

    Location: Rear Seats
    Number: 2
    Type: Integrated

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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