2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

2012 Volkswagen Passat

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Starting MSRP $20,590–$32,950

Specifications

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Power and Performance

140 amp alternator  
Engine oil cooler  
18.5 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank

Handling and Control

Front-wheel drive  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Stability control  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front vented disc brakes  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Black w/chrome accents grille
Clearcoat monotone paint  
15.9 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
191.6 " exterior length Exterior Length  
72.2 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
58.5 " exterior height Exterior Height  
110 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
62 " front tread Front Tread  
61 " rear tread Rear Tread  
18.2 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
1,000 lbs. towing capacity Max Trailer Weight  
42.4 " front legroom Front Legroom
39.1 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
38.3 " front headroom Front Headroom
37.8 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
56.9 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
57.0 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
102 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
15.9 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Fully automatic headlamps with delay-off  
4 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Engine temperature
Battery warning  
Low oil level warning  
Low coolant warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Bulb failure warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Low tire pressure warning  
Brake pad wear warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer III immobilizer
Panic alarm  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Seating capacity of 5  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Center front armrest  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Dome light w/fade  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Covered bin instrument panel storage  
Dual door bins  
Rear door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo tie downs  
Dual zone front Climatronic air conditioning  
Climatronic automatic air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
Radio steering wheel controls  
MP3 decoder
Radio theft deterrent  
Window grid diversity antenna  
Cruise control  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Rear child safety door locks  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
3 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Wireless phone connectivity
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Analog clock  
Compass  
Exterior temperature  
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Telescopic tilt steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Rear defroster  

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