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2012 Volkswagen Passat
Get Pricing$20,590 - $32,950 Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Body Type
Sedan
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Seatings
5 Seats
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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat lineup has been completely configured compared to last year's model. It's now offered in three different trims: S, SE and SEL. Among those trims, there are three different powertrains. Base 2.5 S, 2.5 SE and 2.5 SEL...
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Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 13.0
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3446
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: 4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Tires
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 110.4
Length, Overall (in): 191.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
Height, Overall (in): 58.5
Track Width, Front (in): 62.1
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.0
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 102.0
Front Head Room (in): 38.3
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Passat
Body Style: 4 Door Sdn
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5
Pricing
This model has 25 different trims.
| MSRP | $32,950 |
|---|---|
| Invoice | $31,600 |
| Description | 3.6L/219, 280 @ 6200, Automatic w/Manual Shift |
Fuel Economy
This model has 25 different trims.
| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Description | 3.6L/219, 280 @ 6200, Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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