Audi declined the W8 for their S4 when the engine was first introduced, choosing instead to go with the biturbo'd V6, and VW execs have recently axed plans to put the W8 in a Skoda and in a Golf R40.

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In place of the W8, VW gave the B6 Passat a 3.6-liter VR6. This engine was available in North America, but Europe got a tuned version in the Passat R36. This would be the holy grail for the B6 ...

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4 Door Wagon 4Motion across different levels of condition. Edit options.

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4 Door Sedan 4Motion across different levels of condition. Edit options.