2012 Volkswagen Passat SE specs & colors

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MSRP

4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S $20,590
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S $21,690
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance $22,690
4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE $23,725
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE $24,825
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof $25,625
4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE $25,995
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav $26,795
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof $27,895
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL $28,395
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof $28,995
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav $29,495
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium $29,895
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & Nav $30,595
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium $32,195
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium $32,950

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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	22 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	32 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - City	407.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	592.00 mi

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.27
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.12
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.66
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.60
Trans Type	5
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.78
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.86
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.65

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.3 x 1.0 in
Brake Type	Pwr
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.7 x 0.4 in

Front Shoulder Room	56.9 in
Track Width, Front	62.1 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Second Leg Room	39.1 in
Wheelbase	110.4 in
Height, Overall	58.5 in
Front Leg Room	42.4 in
Second Head Room	37.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.4 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	61.0 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Passenger Volume	102.0 ft³
Trunk Volume	15.9 ft³
Length, Overall	191.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	72.2 in
Front Head Room	38.3 in
Second Shoulder Room	57.0 in

Body-color heated pwr rearview mirrors	Optional
17" "Sonoma" alloy wheels	Optional
Chrome window surrounds	Optional
Intermittent windshield wipers -inc: heated washer nozzles	Optional
215/55HR17 all-season tires	Optional
Halogen automatic headlights -inc: coming home function	Standard
Body-color bumpers	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard

Trip computer	Standard
Pwr windows	Standard
Keyless entry	Standard
Front/rear cupholders	Standard
Front/rear reading lights	Optional
Leather-wrapped multi-function adjustable steering wheel w/audio & phone controls	Optional
Rear bench seat -inc: rear center armrest w/storage	Standard
Center console	Standard
Aluminum inlays	Optional
Anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Sliding front center armrest	Optional
Climatronic automatic dual-zone climate control	Standard
Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function display, compass	Optional
Leather-wrapped handbrake grip & shift knob	Optional
Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Optional
Leatherette side & door panel trim	Optional
Rear window defroster	Standard
Pwr door locks -inc: central locking, key-integrated remote	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Optional
V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces	Optional
Heated front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver lumbar	Optional
Cruise Control	Standard

Vented front/solid rear pwr disc brakes	Standard
5-speed manual transmission	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Four-link independent rear suspension -inc: telescopic shock absorbers, weight-optimized anti-roll bar, acoustic axle decoupling	Standard
Chrome driver-side exhaust tip	Optional
2.5L MPFI DOHC 20-valve I5 engine	Standard
Hydraulic rack & pinion pwr steering	Standard

Hill hold control (HHC)	Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
Dual front airbags	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: pretensioners	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Dual front side-impact airbags	Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags	Standard
Emergency trunk release	Standard

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Rear Wheel Size	17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Material	N/A
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	170 @ 5700
Displacement	2.5L/151
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	177 @ 4250
Engine Type	Gas I5

Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	N/A
Suspension Type - Rear	4-Link

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	36.4 ft
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0

Front Tire Size	P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Size	P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Size	N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

Bluetooth connectivity	Standard
Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input	Optional
Satellite radio	Optional

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