* 5-speed manual: This was the standard transmission.
* 6-speed automatic: This was available as an option, and it came with Tiptronic, which allowed for manual gear selection.
To know exactly which transmission your specific 2008 Passat has, you can:
* Check your vehicle's documentation: The owner's manual or a window sticker from when you purchased the car should indicate the transmission type.
* Look at the gear lever: A manual transmission will have a stick shift, while an automatic will have a gear selector with "P," "R," "N," "D," and "S" or "M" (for manual mode) positions.
* Check the VIN: You can use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to get a vehicle history report, which will provide details about your car's specifications, including the transmission type.
