2012 Volkswagen Passat

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Starting MSRP $20,590–$32,950

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 2.5L S 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 140-amp. alternator  
Standard 330 CCA battery  
(61Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Mode select transmission  
Available Sequential sport shift  
3.65 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.87  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black w/chrome accents grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Climatronic automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Available Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Available Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Available Rear seat center armrest with storage  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 4 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Analog clock  
Standard Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Immobilizer III Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-5 Engine type  
151 cu.in. Engine displacement  
170-hp @ 5,700 rpm Engine horsepower  
177 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
20 Valves  
3.2" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
32 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.29 Drag coefficient  
3,166 lbs. Curb weight  
4,431 lbs. GVWR  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
191.6" Exterior length  
72.2" Exterior body width  
58.5" Exterior height  
110.4" Wheelbase  
62.1" Front tread  
61.0" Rear tread  
18.2' Turning radius  
5.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
42.4" Front legroom  
39.1" Rear legroom  
38.3" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
56.9" Front shoulder room  
57.0" Rear shoulder room  
102.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
15.9 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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