NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2008 Passat 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
****
Rollover
****
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2008 Passat Wagon w/SAB

Front Driver
****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
****
Rollover
****

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2008 Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating1
G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating2
M Overall
G Geometry
M Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — With standard but without additional optional side airbags.

2 — Manual leather seats.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.