2012 Volkswagen Passat

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Starting MSRP $20,590–$32,950

MPG City: 20 – 31 Highway: 28 – 43

Available Engines

140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

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(4.6) 42 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Redesigned for 2012
Choice of three engines, including a diesel
Standard dual-zone automatic A/C
Optional Fender stereo
Built in America
 

What We Like

Comfortable, composed ride
Five-cylinder drivetrain's refinement
Diesel rated at 43 mpg highway
Roomy cabin, especially backseat
More competitive pricing

What We Don't

Steering lacks road feel
Hesitation with optional dual-clutch transmission
Five-cylinder's high-speed passing power
V-6 needs premium gas

The redesigned 2012 Passat reflects Volkswagen's bigger and bolder styling direction, which consumers may also recognize in the new Jetta. They look similar, but the Passat is larger than the Jetta and has a larger footprint than the previous Passat. It competes with midsize sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Kia Optima.

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8 Available Passat Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
2.5L S 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 22/32 $20,590 $19,746
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 22/32 $23,725 $22,752
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 31/43 $25,995 $24,929
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 22/31 $28,395 $27,230
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan
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6 cyl 20/28 $28,995 $27,806
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 22/31 $29,895 $28,670
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 30/40 $32,195 $30,876
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan
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6 cyl 20/28 $32,950 $31,600
Destination charge: $770
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